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Mag Mag review – giant female ghost loves people to death in Japanese comedy-horror

Sara Minami gives a wonderfully crazed performance in a twisted, fresh take on the genre as Yuriyan Retriever’s debut feature examines infatuation, bullying and beauty norms

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo review – Takashi Miike follows Ferrara and Herzog with a disappointment

There’s a surprisingly tame quality to the gorehound’s contribution to the rough and ready franchise and a general aimlessness that frustrates

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

34 Years Later, A Cult Classic Director Is Rebooting The Last Thriller You'd Expect

After two movies from two different directors, 'Bad Lieutenant' is moving to Tokyo.

Inverse · Aug 4

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27 Years Later, A Notoriously Shocking Horror Movie Is Getting A Huge Upgrade

'Audition' is the movie that made Takashi Miike famous, and one of the most shocking horror movies of its time. Now it's out in 4K UHD from Arrow Video .

Inverse · Jun 14

Charli XCX’s Wild-Sounding Horror Movie Just Landed A DC Star And More

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Cinemablend · Feb 7

90s films that defined the decade: nine incredible cult classics

The 1990s gave rise to the blockbuster film as we know it. But in the shadow of these cinematic giants, a crop of cult hits made their way into film history

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5

Sham review – Takashi Miike revisits infamous ‘murder teacher’ trial in unflinching courtroom drama

Based on a real-life case of a teacher charged with abusing a child, Japan’s master of the extreme doesn’t sit on the fence in this two-sided retelling

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3

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Lily James: ‘Every time I watch Alien, I go... my God, that’s my grandma!’

INTERVIEW: The star of ‘Baby Driver’, ‘The Iron Claw’ and ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ now plays a woman fleeing constant surveillance in the thriller ‘Relay’. She talks to Adam White about losing her privacy in the public eye, the time she boasted about her lineage to impress Edgar…

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

20 Years Ago, A Cult TV Show Gave A Generation Of Horror Legends Their Due

From Carpenter to Hooper, everyone got to play in this bloody sandbox.

Inverse · Oct 29, 2025

Chain Reactions review – famous fans of Texas Chain Saw Massacre go deep into the legendary slasher

Stephen King, Takashi Miike and Karyn Kusama are among the contributors to this documentary about Tobe Hooper’s 1974 horror masterpiece

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025

Meet the Cast of 'Romantics Anonymous,' Netflix's Charming Japanese-Korean Romance

K-drama icon Han Hyo-joo and Japanese dreamboat Shun Oguri lead the charming series.

Marie Claire · Oct 21, 2025

WWE's Liv Morgan joins Lily James in Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo

WWE superstar Liv Morgan has been cast alongside Lily James and Shun Oguri in 'Anora' studio Neon's new film 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo'.

BANG Premier · May 1, 2025

Charli XCX to star in and produce Takashi Miike’s next movie

Charli XCX is due to star in and produce director Takashi Miike’s next movie through her company Studio365.

BANG Premier · Apr 30, 2025

‘Shocking’ and ‘gruesome’ horror that caused fainting and walkouts to get US remake

‘Audition’ is considered one of the greatest horror movies ever made

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025

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The Conversation · Jul 3, 2024

Five films to get to know the dark and twisted world of Japanese director Takashi Miike

The Japanese director Takashi Miike’s latest film, Lumberjack the Monster, has been released on Netflix with little to no fanfare). Producing over 100 theatrical releases since his debut in 1991, the film sees Miike return to the horror genre for the first time in over a decade – a genre…

Total Film · Jun 28, 2024

Hate superhero movies? 35 movies to change your mind

For anyone fatigued by avengers who assemble, these rebel superheroes might save your movie night

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024

Lumberjack the Monster review – an explosion of horror strangeness from a master of the art

Takashi Miike’s operatically over-the-top new film concerns a serial killer but who needs a plot with all this trademark violence, alienation and nihilism?

Total Film · Jun 5, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024

Netflix released Takashi Miike’s new film without telling anyone. Please stop doing this!

Lumberjack the Monster, the Japanese director’s long-awaited return to out-and-out horror is a huge event. So why has it been noiselessly launched into oblivion?

iMore · Mar 11, 2024

This Apple short film was filmed entirely on an iPhone 15 Pro

Apple just released a new short film called "Midnight" that was shot entirely on an iPhone 15 Pro.

Cinemablend · Dec 7, 2023

If You're Loving Netflix's Onimusha, Here Are 9 Must-Watch Movies From Japanese Filmmaker Takashi Miike

If you're loving Netflix's Onimusha, here are 9 other projects from legendary director Takashi Miike that you'll love.

Inverse · Sep 28, 2022

You need to watch the trippiest courtroom thriller ever on Amazon Prime ASAP

Legendary Japanese director Takashi Miike takes inspiration from a goofy cult classic in this underrated 2012 gem.

Inverse · Jan 26, 2022

You need to watch the best samurai action thriller on Amazon Prime ASAP

Movies don't get more thrilling or bloody than this. Director Takashi Miike's 'Blade of the Immortal' is available to stream now on Amazon Prime. Here's why Inverse recommends you seek it out ASAP.

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