nihilistic, brutal but an honest portrayal of certain aspects of us humans and revenge.
nobody is entirely "good" in this tale, some are just foolish, some are bad and there are those who are truly evil.
the way this movie makes you root for gengobe and twists the story like its easily snapping someone's neck, is pretty cool.the film in its black and white glory looks stunning. its blood, framing and ability to use the camera excellently is amazing.
arguably one of the best horror movies i've seen. it should be up there with perfect blue and the thing imo.
Demons
This world is a sea of blood.
Rating
5.0 (1)
Release Date
2/13/1971Runtime
134 minsOverview
Tells the story of the samurai Gengobe, who seeks revenge after falling prey to the schemes of a geisha and her husband.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
JapaneseBudget
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How It Feels
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A bruising samurai revenge tale steeped in blood and betrayal, where a man undone by treachery descends into a spiral of violence and retribution. It's a grim meditation on how vengeance consumes those who pursue it.
Mood
Dread-soakedMournfulDefiant
Themes
RevengeBetrayalMortality
Tone
Bleak
Pacing
Slow-burn
Look
NaturalisticHigh-contrast
Structure
Linear
Heads up
Graphic violenceChild endangerment
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