Jigokuhen
A rebellious Korean artist tests the limits of his sadistic patron, an omnipotent feudal Japanese lord. Yoshihide demands a commission to paint screens of the Hell which he sees the egotistical lord's peasants suffer. Such a publi...
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"Really hard to find but ultimately quite good Japanese movie that's a cross between a period drama and a horror film. Its premise is simple, but mostly works, and it has a great sense of atmosphere that proves to be really immersive in certain sequences. I would say that after a strong opening (and before a very good final act), it does meander a bit at times. It's not surprising that it was based on a short story, because the narrative is stretched a little thin, even at only 95 minutes. There are also some very bold colour filters that sometimes work and sometimes don't, and ..."
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The film is based on the story 'Hell Screen' by the Japanese writer Akutagawa Ryunosuke. His work also inspired Rashomon.
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A rebellious Korean artist tests the limits of his sadistic patron, an omnipotent feudal Japanese lord. Yoshihide demands a commission to paint screens of the Hell which he sees the egotistical lord's peasants suffer. Such a publi...