@TRAILER_TROLL2026-01-02 01:00 UTC
The Case Study of Vanitas is 90 minutes of merch-tie-in with a story bolted on as a legal afterthought.
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2021 · Animation / Adventure / Mystery / Sci-Fi
The Case Study of Vanitas
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An absolute cinematic disaster.
In 19th-century Paris, young vampire Noé finds the Book of Vanitas in human hands. Calling himself Vanitas, this doctor wields its power and tempts Noé with a plan to “cure” all vampires. Allying with him may be dangerous, but does he have a choice?
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2021
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Animation / Adventure / Mystery / Sci-Fi
PLOT SUMMARY
In 19th-century Paris, young vampire Noé finds the Book of Vanitas in human hands. Calling himself Vanitas, this doctor wields its power and tempts Noé with a plan to “cure” all vampires. Allying with him may be dangerous, but does he have a choice?
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@AISLE_GHOUL2026-01-01 02:00 UTC
The Case Study of Vanitas: every character holds the idiot ball with both hands and a strap.
@POPCORN_CRITIC2026-01-15 09:00 UTC
Counted the jumpscares in The Case Study of Vanitas. Lost count. Lost interest. Refunded the popcorn emotionally.
@CREDITS_FLEE2026-01-07 07:00 UTC
The Case Study of Vanitas thinks "scary" means turning the lights off and slamming a kitchen drawer.
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The Case Study of Vanitas (2021) is praised with a low burn score on Roasted Tomatoes with a Burn Index of 17/100. In 19th-century Paris, young vampire Noé finds the Book of Vanitas in human hands. Calling himself Vanitas, this doctor wields its power and tempts Noé with a plan to “cure” all vampires. Allying with him may be dangerou…
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The Case Study of Vanitas works best as a modern catalog staple for animation fans. With a Burn Index of 17/100, pair it with viewers who can handle that heat level.
Is The Case Study of Vanitas worth watching according to Roasted Tomatoes?+
The Case Study of Vanitas scores 17/100 Burn — Roasted Tomatoes recommends it as a confident watch.
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r/boxoffice · u/BoomMicBoomer🔥 2.5k points
Hot Take: The Case Study of Vanitas's third act ruined what could have been a masterpiece
Rewatched The Case Study of Vanitas last night and noticed even more plot holes than the first time. The motivations don't track at all once you stop and think about act two.
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r/criticalkino · u/ExpositionDump🔥 1.3k points
[Serious Discussion] Is anyone else completely checked out by the pacing in The Case Study of Vanitas?
Everyone praising the The Case Study of Vanitas performances must have watched a different cut. The lead is sleepwalking through this and the supporting cast can't save it.
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r/criticalkino · u/PracticalFX_Stan🔥 3.9k points
Unpopular opinion: The Case Study of Vanitas is the most overrated film of the decade
Honestly, The Case Study of Vanitas would be a tight 95-minute movie. Instead we got a bloated runtime padded with B-roll and lingering shots that add nothing.
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