Takashi Miike may not be an expert when it comes to entomology, but he knows how to make the most of an unusual premise. With that in mind, I would describe this as Miike lite, which isn't a bad thing because while he is known for his depictions of sexual deviancy and extreme violence, a..
Read moreNoroi: The Curse (2005)
While I haven't dabbled in paranormal research myself, I was into Masafumi's quest for the truth behind the supernatural occurrences. As such, I felt as though I was observing his sphere of influence. Conversations about ectoplasmic worms, depictions of demonic possession, and the disappearances of locals -- I didn't expect those to have such attentiveness,..
Read moreDragon Princess (1976)
Fast, furious, and permeated by a devil-may-care attitude. Those are terms I would use to describe this humdinger of a chopsocky flick. That said, the sheer amount of fighting prowess is such that you'd be hard-pressed not to be in awe of it. Sure, the story takes a back seat as a result, but what..
Read moreDeath Nurse (1987)
Nurse Mortley may be portly, but that doesn't stop her from satisfying her bloodlust. She's cooped up in the clinic all day, so I can't say I blame her. After all, she's just doing her job, even if her penchant for malpractice sticks out like a sore thumb. I'm glad to know that she doesn't..
Read moreThe Killing Kind (1973)
The first thing that comes to mind after viewing this is that trauma sure has a way of rearing its ugly head. Since it is heavily focused upon, it makes for quite the downward spiral of Terry's psychological state, and so there is a exchange between pleasant interactions and violent outbursts. The latter serves as..
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