In dreamlike mountain scenery, Toshiko makes a daring escape from her sexually warped Uncle Sonezaki. Fortunately, she met Samehada as she runs for her life, which is also escaping from some slayers. What follows is a wild chase that leads the audience into a comically violent world.
Direction
Ishii's hyperkinetic framing makes every shot a panel.
Cinematography
Day-glo mountains and blood splatter as pop art.
Editing
Rhythmic cuts that sync violence to its own weird beat.
Director
Katsuhito Ishii
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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