Category: Action

The Killer Goldfish (2025) review [Camera Japan Festival]

An absurd brutal supernatural fantasy that has the potential to become a cult-favourite.

8 films to watch in preparation for Ghost of Yotei

In this short article, we want to introduce people, who are new to the Japanese cinema, to a few easily accessible films to prepare themselves for the game and immerse themselves in the themes that the game will explore.

Revolver Lily (2023) review

A very enjoyable action-thriller that succeeds in satisfying the spectator thirsting for exciting action-pieces.

Sympathy For The Underdog (1971) review

This is not merely classic that speaks to those who felt lost due to the rapid shifts that upheaved the Japanese societal field after the second world war, but continues to speak to those who feel out-of-place, who feel like Gunji unsuited for this world of ‘criminal’ suits.

Hell Dogs (2022) review

For the hardened fan of the genre, Harada’s newly bottled old wine will be a frustrating experience that delivers nothing more than a sprinkle of excitement.  

Abashiri Prison (1965) review

Teruo Ishii delivers an interesting exploration of the frailty of the social bond between criminals as well as the trauma that, in some cases, animates the criminal reflex.

Shinobi no Mono: Band of Assassins (1962)

Yamamoto expertly utilizes the game of disguises, traps, gadgets, concealed passages, hidden stairs, and trapdoors, to offer an allegorical tale of the post-war subject’s conundrum