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Audiences latched onto The Empire of Corpses (2015) as a animation theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The animation and horror blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h · ★ 6.2

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  1. 96match

    1.Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)

    ★ 6.8 · Animation · Horror · Action · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Empire of Corpses clicked for you, Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2001)

    ★ 7.7 · Animation · Fantasy · Horror · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Empire of Corpses clicked for you, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    3.GANTZ:O (2016)

    ★ 7.3 · Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Empire of Corpses clicked for you, GANTZ:O (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and science fiction, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    4.Vampire Hunter D (1985)

    ★ 6.6 · Animation · Fantasy · Horror · 1h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Empire of Corpses clicked for you, Vampire Hunter D (1985) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    5.Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The Movie (2020)

    ★ 6.9 · Animation · Action · Adventure · 1h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Empire of Corpses clicked for you, Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The Movie (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and science fiction, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    6.Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020)

    ★ 8.2 · Animation · Action · Fantasy · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Empire of Corpses clicked for you, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    7.Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008)

    ★ 7.3 · Drama · Action · Thriller · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Empire of Corpses clicked for you, Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Sleepaway Camp (1983)

    ★ 6.3 · Horror · 1h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Empire of Corpses clicked for you, Sleepaway Camp (1983) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.Gaslight (1944)

    ★ 7.5 · Thriller · Drama · Mystery · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Empire of Corpses clicked for you, Gaslight (1944) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.Sword of the Stranger (2007)

    ★ 7.6 · Action · Animation · History · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Empire of Corpses clicked for you, Sword of the Stranger (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Empire of Corpses?
Try Resident Evil: Degeneration, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, GANTZ:O—each shares DNA with The Empire of Corpses while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Empire of Corpses?
The Empire of Corpses (2015) is best described as Animation, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Empire of Corpses part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Project Itoh Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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