Examiner par theorbys

One of the darkest and most twisted films ever made, but very, very well made. The premise seems really silly. The sight of Igami Itto wheeling a baby carriage around while annihilating the legions of ninjas sent to kill him by the demented Shogun should be laughable, but it is not. The child, Daigoro, is not yet old enough to speak, but by making him, slightly older, the narrator you end up with a great narrative device. BE SURE TO LISTEN TO THE DUBBED VERSION AND TO WATCH IT IN ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN. It's one of the best voice tracks ever, and the use of lighting, close ups and camera combine with the anamorphic widescreen for an intense visual impact. The story and very graphic action never let up or disappoint.

For double bills, I would have to stay with the dark and twisted motif and recommend. GO GO SECOND TIME VIRGIN, or STENDAHL'S SYNDROME