J-Meme Crimson Bat, The Blind Swordswoman (1969) Japan’s Yôko Matsuyama only starred in 16 films over a span of 20 years but left an enduring legacy as the ultra-cool blind swordswomen Oichi in the four film Crimson Bat series February 23, 2024
J-Meme Gods Left Hand, Devils Right Hand (2006) “A boy has telepathic powers that enable him to see other people’s evil-doings. A broken cell phone helps the sister talk to the boy that’s in a coma. Oh and there’s a serial killer wielding a giant pair of scissors, Clock Tower style.” February 19, 2024
J-Meme Return of Daimajin (1966) Japanese folklore meets Toho flavored monsters makes for one of the best kaiju films ever – I find it incredible they made three of these in just 1966 February 18, 2024
J-Meme The Great Chase (1975) Japan’s Etsuko Shihomi comes from a world you may not understand February 17, 2024
J-Meme Beautiful Wrestler – Down For The Count (1984) Even in their waning days Japanese production company Nikkatsu routinely produced surprisingly sleek softcore films about everything from pearl & oyster divers to professional female wrestling February 12, 2024
J-Meme Zero Woman – Red Handcuffs (1974) One of the most hardcore films of the entire Japanese pinky violence movement delivers big – Nihilistic cult perfection with actress turned nursery school teacher Miki Sugimoto February 12, 2024
J-Meme God’s Left Hand, Devil’s Right Hand (2006) “A boy has telepathic powers that enable him to see other people’s future evil-doings. A broken cell phone helps the sister talk to the boy that’s in a coma. Oh, and there’s a serial killer. Based on a manga by Kazuo Umezu.” February 11, 2024
J-Meme New Female Prisoner Scorpion : Special Cellblock X (1976) I’ve always loved the injection of psychedelia into Japanese films of the 1970’s – A great time for cult cinema February 9, 2024
