Great film but avoid the HK Cat 3 Version
All of the other comments on IMDB about this film tell you everything you need to know.
This is another fantastic film from Takashi Miike and if you have seen the likes of DOA, Fudoh or Visitor Q then you will know what to expect. However, it is fair to say that Miike cranks up the gore to another level in this film and some of it is likely to shock even the most jaded of splatter fans.
However, if you are a jaded splatter fan buying this movie then DO NOT BUY THE HK CATEGORY 3 DVD version as it has been absolutely mauled by the HK censors. The film is still very violent (it is a Cat 3 film after all) but anyone who has read the reviews and watches the HK version will feel cheated. Almost every gory scene has been shortened, some a little, some a LOT, and some scenes have just been completely omitted. The soon-to-be released Japanese DVD appears to be uncut but does not have English subtitles.
So unless you are a die-hard Miike fan or just can't wait to see this film, I'd strongly recommend waiting for an uncut release. It'll be worth the wait.
This is another fantastic film from Takashi Miike and if you have seen the likes of DOA, Fudoh or Visitor Q then you will know what to expect. However, it is fair to say that Miike cranks up the gore to another level in this film and some of it is likely to shock even the most jaded of splatter fans.
However, if you are a jaded splatter fan buying this movie then DO NOT BUY THE HK CATEGORY 3 DVD version as it has been absolutely mauled by the HK censors. The film is still very violent (it is a Cat 3 film after all) but anyone who has read the reviews and watches the HK version will feel cheated. Almost every gory scene has been shortened, some a little, some a LOT, and some scenes have just been completely omitted. The soon-to-be released Japanese DVD appears to be uncut but does not have English subtitles.
So unless you are a die-hard Miike fan or just can't wait to see this film, I'd strongly recommend waiting for an uncut release. It'll be worth the wait.
- senor_herer
- Jul 2, 2002