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Critic Ian Nathan
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Japanese gore-maestro Takashi Miike may be an acquired taste, but at his best, as here with this nutso fusion of the gangster and serial-killer genres based on Hideo Yamamoto’s manga series, he’s an electrifying filmmaker.

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Cast & Crew

Takashi Miike
Director
Jun Kunimura
As Funaki
Susumu Terajima
As Suzuki
Tadanobu Asano
As Kakihara
Kiyohiko Shibukawa
As Ryu Long
Nao Omori
As Ichi

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Ichi the Killer is a cult classic Japanese film that delves into the dark and twisted world of sadomasochism, violence,gore,and crime. The movie follows Kakihara, a yakuza enforcer who is both sadistic and masochistic, as he searches for his missing boss Anjo. Throughout his journey, Kakihara crosses paths with Ichi - a psychotic killer who has a penchant for inflicting pain and violence. As the story unfolds, the line between good and evil becomes blurred, and the audience is left questioning the motivations and desires of both Kakihara and Ichi. The film's tone is set from the opening scene which features a graphic and disturbing sequence of events that sets the stage for what's to come. The plot twists and turns as Kakihara and Ichi engage in a dance of death, leaving behind a trail of brutally murdered victims along the way. Ichi The Killer is not for the faint of heart, it's a highly controversial film that pushes boundaries with its graphic content. It's a thought-provoking commentary on the human condition exploring themes such as repression, desire, Violence and the nature of evil. Ichi the Killer is a must-see for fans of Japanese cult cinema, but be warned - it's not for everyone.

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Ichi the Killer was released in theaters on May 19, 2003.