Demons
修羅
Tells the story of the samurai Gengobe, who seeks revenge after falling prey to the schemes of a geisha and her husband.
Why it matters
A grim samurai revenge tale steeped in atmospheric period horror and psychological dread.
- Early example of j-horror tapping into feudal-era anxieties through body horror and betrayal.
- Director's use of shadow and lingering tension channels classic chambara cinema into unsettling territory.
- The slow burn unspools with a raw, practical approach to violence that predates modern gore trends.
- For fans of folk horror and historical horror looking beyond the usual Western canon.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
57
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
71
Survival
0
