Ichi the Killer
Directed by Takashi Miike
A masochistic yakuza and a vicious hero face off in Takashi Miike's gory cult hit. Ichi is a repressed man who becomes aroused only when inflicting violence - which he does at a level few others can match. Kakihara is the masochistic enforcer who dreams of experiencing the pain Ichi can inflict. As the two circle each other in a deadly dance, everyone who crosses their path meets a horrific end. A title sequence which emerges from ejaculate sets the tone for this highly controversial film, which features some of the most repulsive gore ever put on film. (In Japanese with English subtitles.)
A masochistic yakuza and a vicious hero face off in Takashi Miike's gory cult hit.
Cast: Asano Tadanobu, Ohmori Nao, Shin'ya Tsukamoto
Member Reviews
Kind of slow and relies heavily on shock value. That being said, I love the characters and the unorthodox cinematography. I also really liked the climax of the film! 8/10
I love all thing's violent and this is one strange film.
violent and unhinged and disgusting, although more focused on gore than horror exactly. a miike classic
Not really a horror film but one of Miike's Top 10
4.5 skulls rounded up. Aside from the SA scenes, this was SO fun to watch. Perfectly ridiculous, sadistic, and over the top. I appreciate a film that can make me say "Well, I've never seen THAT in a movie before!", and this one had me saying that over and over again. More live action adaptations of manga like this, please!