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The Wild Japanese Western Film That Was Inspired by ‘Django’ and ‘A Fistful of Dollars’
Spaghetti Westerns of the past heavily influenced this Takashi Miike film.
'Ichi the Killer' Walked So the 2000s Torture Film Boom Could Run
Takashi Miike's 2001 action horror would make even James Wan squirm.
The 10 Greatest Movies Directed by Takashi Miike, Ranked According to Letterboxd
Miike's a master of action, horror, crime, black comedy, and more.
10 Disturbing Comedies That Are More Shocking Than They Are Funny, According to Letterboxd
Dark comedies that emphasize the "dark" over the "comedy."
'Harakiri' 60 Years On: 10 Reasons Why It's The Best Samurai Movie Ever
Six decades on, this samurai classic has lost none of its power.
10 Underrated Body Horror Movies Not Directed By David Cronenberg (And Where To Watch Them)
David Cronenberg is the GOAT but not every body horror film is his.
The Episode of ‘Masters of Horror’ Too Extreme to Air in the US
Americans apparently like their horror sanatized
Who (or What) Is Kiga Koyata in '13 Assassins'?
Is the 13th assassin something more mythical than a samurai?
Realism and Surrealism: A Look at the Horror of Takashi Miike
From arthouse to supernatural horror, Miike has dabbled in it all.
'The Happiness of the Katakuris' Is the Perfect Musical for Horror Fans
This genre-defying cult flick has something for everyone.
10 Great Samurai Movies That Weren't Directed by Akira Kurosawa
There is plenty of room for more than just one director when it comes to great samurai films.
7 Essential Japanese Filmmakers You Should Know
Explore the best of Japanese cinema with these seven auteurs.
Takashi Miike on 'First Love', His Prolific Career & Why He's Never Slowing Down
The Japanese filmmaking legend discusses his critically acclaimed Yakuza comedy and taking home a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Exclusive 'Blade of the Immortal' Clip Delivers Dismemberment and Revenge
Takashi Miike's 100th film is a bloody samurai epic.
'Blade of the Immortal' Review: Takashi Miike's 100th Film Is Samurai Insanity
'Blade of the Immortal' is a chaotic, confused mess but it sure is fun.
Takashi Miike's Bloody Manga Adaptation 'Blade of the Immortal' Gets a NSFW Trailer
The director's 100th film looks like a doozy.
Fantastic Fest 2017 Lineup Includes 'Three Billboards', 'Gerald's Game' & More
The biggest genre fest in the U.S. is back for another year of face-melting movie madness.
This Week in Animation: 'Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions' Coming to Home Video
Plus, news on how you can view six Studio Ghibli movies coming to theaters throughout the year!