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Stars: Tadanobu Asano, Ryuhei Matsuda, Mikako Ichikawa, Yuko Daike, Hanae Kan, Kaiji Moriyama, Tamaki Ogawa, Taro Suwa | Written by Atsushi Kaneko, Akio Satsukawa, Suguru Takeuchi, Shirô Yumeno | Directed by Suguru Takeuchi, Akio Jissoji, Hisayasu Sato, Atsushi Kaneko

Rampo Noir is a visually arresting anthology film that brings together four short stories inspired by the works of Japanese author Edogawa Rampo, often referred to as the Japanese Edgar Allan Poe. Directed by a quartet of filmmakers – Akio Jissoji, Atsushi Kaneko, Hisayasu Sato, and Suguru Takeuchi – each segment of the film delves into the macabre, surreal, and psychological depths of Rampo’s unsettling world.

The film’s strongest suit is undoubtedly its visual style. Every segment is meticulously crafted, offering a unique aesthetic that ranges from gothic elegance to nightmarish surrealism. The directors employ a variety of techniques—stark lighting contrasts, elaborate set designs, and experimental cinematography—that evoke a dreamlike and,...

One of the genre’s biggest and most prolific names, Yutaka Ikejima has rightfully earned the nickname ‘Mr. Pink’ for his dedication and devotion to the genre, crafting some of the best efforts released under the label. Originally released as “Chô-inran: Shimai donburi” back in 1998, this is one of Ikejima’s most profound horror/erotica entries and emerges as one of his finest entries.

Facing murder charges, lonely Kazuhiko (Kyôsuke Sasaki) finds himself under a police investigation and forced to revisit his past crimes. Recalling how he met Tsukiko Kurotani (Yumi Yoshiyuki) and her sister Mayako (Kanae Mizuhara) who move into the apartment complex across the street from him, the relationship between the three of them blossoms into a full-on romance the more time they spend together. Suddenly, after an encounter with them, he finds himself developing into a ravenous bloodthirsty killer and targeting more victims around the neighborhood,...

The official website for the upcoming pinky violence-inspired “Sukeban Hunters” films has been completely overhauled with links to two brand new trailers. Judging from the website, the English title is apparently “Yakuza Busting Girls”.

It probably goes without saying, but neither of these trailers are work safe.

Yakuza Busting Girls: Duel in Hell (Sukeban Hunters: Jigoku no Kettou) was written and directed by Shinichi Okuda. The intro line translates to something like “Intense gun action and gore effects by Yoshihiro Nishimura lead to the creation of an incomparable macaroni western!”

Plot: Asami returns exausted after three years of intense training to become a yakuza hunter. She decides to visit her old master, Inokuma (Sakichi Sato), who runs a bar. However, she finds his place in ruins and nothing is as it was when she left. As it turns out, the local yakuza had turned it into a gambling house and...