
Ashura
阿修羅城の瞳
Adapted from the successful play, the film takes place in 19th-century Japan, where a war between demons and their slayers is fought. Izumo, a kabuki actor with a demon-slaying past, meets and falls in love with Tsubaki. However, something is not right, as mysterious marks appear on her body as time progresses. At the same time, it is announced that Ashura, the queen of all demons, will be resurrected and bring destruction to the universe.
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Horror DNA
Gore 14
Slow Burn 33
Psychological 14
Supernatural 60
Creature 18
Disturbing 17
Fun Factor 50
Cerebral 14
Survival 50
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