Today sees the UK theatrical release of Yakuza Apocalypse, the latest cult feast from Japanese director, Takashi Miike. The film, which wowed audiences at the London Film Festival and had its world premiere at Cannes Directors Fortnight, will now delight audiences across the country as Manga Entertainment bring yet another bold and brilliant film to world cinema, horror and martial arts fans in the UK.
In what The Telegraph’s Robbie Collin refers to as ‘demented brilliance’, the film is arguably the craziest vampire-gangster genre mashup ever witnessed. Miike’s signature blend of deranged horror, slapstick and action are all on display here, making Yakuza Apocalypse not only his most fun film but also the most bizarre to date.
Yakuza Apocalypse tells the story of Kageyama who is ridiculed for being the only member of the Yakuza clan unable to brand himself with their signature tattoo due to sensitive skin. However, when a dying Kamiura, the most feared boss in the Yakuza underworld, bites Kageyama he is transformed into a bloodthirsty monster who will stop at nothing to avenge his former boss. The trailer is above.
