directed by Takashi Miike
Based on the ultra violent Manga comic of the same name "Ichi the Killer" is an action packed gangster movie packed with blood gushing gore. It uses computer generated effects which look superb, and it`s about time too. It seems these days we have amazing technology but no one wants to make a real bloody gore film with it. Well "Ichi the Killer" has turned the tables.
The story basically goes like this, There is a killer on the loose. Not just any old killer, one that goes in for the absolute massacre. Kikahari, who is one sick motherfucker, is on the hunt for Ichi for offing some of his cronies. The story takes the torture first ask questions later approach and there is plenty of violence to go round as Kikahari and his gang struggle to find out who is doing the murders. On the flip side the film tells another story. One of Ichi. A twisted and emotional character and his struggle with sanity.
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The film is very bloody in places and has some excellent special effects, for instance, when Ichi chops a guy in two and then splits the woman's throat. Blood was shooting out all over the place. There is black vein of humor running throughout the movie which adds to it`s appeal and to persons who are into bondage, you will love it because of the wacky latex outfits and seeing as there is a lot of it going on. Overall it`s a cracking movie and not to be missed.
It seems recently the Japanese
are taking over with the special effects and releasing some real good gore
busters on to dvd. Take a look at this websites for more info : http://www.hongkonglegends.co.uk/premierasia
http://www.tartanvideo.co.uk
http://www.artsmajic.co.uk
http://www.guineapigsfilms.com
http://www.unearthedfilms.com
ADITIONAL IMFORMATION
Starring Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto, Sabu and Alien
Sun
Costumes by Michiko Kitamura
Music by Karera Musication
Ditrector of photography Hideo Yamamoto
Visual effects supervisor Misako Saka
Make-up Yuichi Matsui
Screenplay by Sakichi Sato
Produced by Dai Miyazaki and Akiko Funatsu
Directed by Takashi Miike
DVD EXTRA FEATURES
16 : 9 Anamorphic widescreen
Dolby Digital 5.1 audio
Feature length audio commentary with Asian movie expert Bey Logan, Alien Sun
and producer Elliot Tong
Interview gallery
Glamour photo gallery with Alien Sun
Original theatrical trailer
Photo gallery with artwork and behind the scenes stuff
Behind the scenes footage
UK campain trailer
Text biographies and filmographies
Premier Asia showcase
Behind the scenes vignettes
Double disc collector`s edition
