Miike has created at least two of the scariest films of all time, Audition and One Missed Call. And he made a short horror entry for the Masters of Horror series on Showtime that they refused to show after screening it once because it was so disturbing.
He also has made some incredibly sweet children's films like Yatterman and Ninja Kids.
In between those extremes he's made numerous satires skewering Japanese culture and its perceived obsession with sex and crime. As well as the award winning 13 Assassins that felt like a love letter to the films of Akira Kurosawa.
Now he's back with an adaptation of a Japanese Manga series called Blade of the Immortal.
Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine - the 100th film by master director Takashi Miike.
To say I'm anxious to see this film is an understatement!
