by Fred Barrett
Released during the early years of what would ultimately be the Japanese New Wave’s final decade, Toshio Matsumoto’s second feature length film “Demons” has unfortunately dwelled in relative obscurity when compared to his most famous work, the 1969 arthouse fantasy-horror docudrama “Funeral Parade of Roses”.
When contrasted with the experimental approach that marked his cinematic debut, Matsumoto’s sophomore effort is a comparatively straightforward tale of bloody, delirious revenge. It tells the story of Gengobe Satsuma, an exiled samurai who yearns to join the legendary 47 ronin in their quest to avenge the death of their master. Just as an opportunity to get back into his former clan’s good graces arises in the form of 100 ryo, Gengobe learns that his lover Koman, a geisha, is about to be sold to another samurai. Gengobe uses the money to pay her ransom but soon discovers that he has...
Released during the early years of what would ultimately be the Japanese New Wave’s final decade, Toshio Matsumoto’s second feature length film “Demons” has unfortunately dwelled in relative obscurity when compared to his most famous work, the 1969 arthouse fantasy-horror docudrama “Funeral Parade of Roses”.
When contrasted with the experimental approach that marked his cinematic debut, Matsumoto’s sophomore effort is a comparatively straightforward tale of bloody, delirious revenge. It tells the story of Gengobe Satsuma, an exiled samurai who yearns to join the legendary 47 ronin in their quest to avenge the death of their master. Just as an opportunity to get back into his former clan’s good graces arises in the form of 100 ryo, Gengobe learns that his lover Koman, a geisha, is about to be sold to another samurai. Gengobe uses the money to pay her ransom but soon discovers that he has...
- 3/12/2022
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
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