SAMURAI REINCARNATION [MAKAI TENSH?] (Masters of Cinema) Blu-ray
In the aftermath of a failed rebellion, Amakusa Shiro (Kenji Sawada) is crucified, but returns as a vengeance-filled demon with the power to resurrect the dead. Shiro uses his power to assemble a team of undead warriors―including legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi (Ken Ogata)―and the only one who can stop them is the wandering samurai, Yagyu Jubei (Sonny Chiba).
A spectacular chanbara fantasy epic from Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale), Samurai Reincarnation makes its UK debut from a stunning 2K restoration as part of the Masters of Cinema series.
BLU-RAY FEATURES:
1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration of the original film elements | Uncompressed original Japanese mono audio | Alternate English dubbed audio | Optional English subtitles | Brand new audio commentary by Tom Mes | Brand new interview with filmmaker Kenta Fukasaku | Original Japanese trailer |
PRESS
“a fiery and intense mix of action, horror, drama and palace intrigue with plenty of twists and turns and loads of crazy, color style” – Rock! Shock! Pop!
In the aftermath of a failed rebellion, Amakusa Shiro (Kenji Sawada) is crucified, but returns as a vengeance-filled demon with the power to resurrect the dead. Shiro uses his power to assemble a team of undead warriors―including legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi (Ken Ogata)―and the only one who can stop them is the wandering samurai, Yagyu Jubei (Sonny Chiba).
A spectacular chanbara fantasy epic from Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale), Samurai Reincarnation makes its UK debut from a stunning 2K restoration as part of the Masters of Cinema series.
BLU-RAY FEATURES:
1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration of the original film elements | Uncompressed original Japanese mono audio | Alternate English dubbed audio | Optional English subtitles | Brand new audio commentary by Tom Mes | Brand new interview with filmmaker Kenta Fukasaku | Original Japanese trailer |
PRESS
“a fiery and intense mix of action, horror, drama and palace intrigue with plenty of twists and turns and loads of crazy, color style” – Rock! Shock! Pop!
Description
In the aftermath of a failed rebellion, Amakusa Shiro (Kenji Sawada) is crucified, but returns as a vengeance-filled demon with the power to resurrect the dead. Shiro uses his power to assemble a team of undead warriors―including legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi (Ken Ogata)―and the only one who can stop them is the wandering samurai, Yagyu Jubei (Sonny Chiba).
A spectacular chanbara fantasy epic from Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale), Samurai Reincarnation makes its UK debut from a stunning 2K restoration as part of the Masters of Cinema series.
BLU-RAY FEATURES:
1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration of the original film elements | Uncompressed original Japanese mono audio | Alternate English dubbed audio | Optional English subtitles | Brand new audio commentary by Tom Mes | Brand new interview with filmmaker Kenta Fukasaku | Original Japanese trailer |
PRESS
“a fiery and intense mix of action, horror, drama and palace intrigue with plenty of twists and turns and loads of crazy, color style” – Rock! Shock! Pop!
