This visceral, bloody, and often hilarious film follows Kakihara, a notoriously sadistic yakuza enforcer whose search for his boss’ killer brings him into the orbit of a demented costumed assassin known as Ichi.
Screening as part of our midnight series Late Night Favorites: Fall 2024
“Unhinged even for Takashi Miike.” – Slant Magazine
“A masterpiece of extreme cinema, crammed full of images that push back the boundaries of what's possible – and allowable – on screen." – Empire Magazine