The Great Yokai War
An extravagant fun-filled fantasy the whole family can enjoy from the prolific and versatile Japanese director, Takashi Miike. Embracing and re-interpreting Japanese folklore with Gilliam-esque glee and blending it with popular culture, this demented excursion into the realms of goblins and one-eyed umbrellas is based on the novel by Hiroshi Aramata.
Year: 2005
Genre: Comedy, Foreign Language Films, Horror Movies, Fantasy Films, Japanese Cinema, Children's & Family Theatre, Based on..., Martial Arts
Country: Japan
Director: Takashi Miike
Starring: Chiaki Kuriyama, Hiroyuki Miyasako, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Bunta Sugawara, Kaho Minami, Riko Narumi, Etsushi Toyokawa
Duration: 124 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains supernatural themes and violence.
Subtitles: Yes
6.5/10
Location in store: Foreign (Japan)
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