Shogun Assassin

Japan / USA 1981, 86 minutes
Dir. Kenji Misumi
Rating: [R18]
Genres: Cult / Martial Arts

Feat. Tomisaburo Wakayama, Masahiro Tomikawa

Aroview: Samurai classic is a composite of two Japanese features in which a formidable warrior violently defends his honour with his young son in a baby-cart. Copious blood-letting is enhanced by the infant's wonderfully detached narration and an austere synthesizer score.

Incredibly Strange Film Fest 1994

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4 stars (Very Good) Classic revenge story with ridiculous samurai sequences of the Lone Wolf and his infant cub battling supreme ninjas and warriors of death, gallons of blood split and limbs removed. Tarantino fans rejoice. ~Tom H
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3 stars (Good Enough) English dub but worthwhile viewing all the same. The excesses do not damage the experience. ~Tubbs