Blade of the Immortal – Takashi Miike’s incredible 100th feature – at the Guild Cinema
Friday & Saturday, November 10-11 – 10:30 pm only
Directed by Takashi Miike – 2017 – 140m. An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness special presentation!
Door Prizes courtesy of Lobo Comics!
Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine…
“The 100th feature by genre master Takashi Miike transcends conventions of Japanese swordplay films with both fantasy and graphic violence.” – Maggie Lee, Variety
“One of Takashi Miike’s most lethal works.” – indieWire
“Further proof that of all the genres he dabbles in, samurai cinema is the one that brings out the grandest entertainer in Miike. Here’s to 100 more.” – A.A. Dowd, AV Club
“It’s gruelling, yet strangely refreshing.” – Adam Sweeting, The Arts Desk
“A non-stop symphony of murder and steel filled with unbelievable weapons, gruesome amputations, rivers of blood, and charismatic warriors.” – I09
“Pure samurai violence at its finest.” – Dread Central
The Guild Cinema is located at 3405 Central Avenue NE, in the Nob Hill area.
Website: GuildCinema.com