The Rebel Faction

Actually, if you like 'Ring', then perhaps you should check out 'Audition' (twisted and evil, heh), and also 'Battle Royale' , not a horror film, but it did influence Tarantino and stars Chiaki Kuriyama, (who plays 'Go Go' in Kill Bill).

Audition:

[url="http://www.tartanvideo.com/shwin.asp?spid=355"]http://www.tartanvideo.com/shwin.asp?spid=355[/url]

Battle Royale:

[url="http://www.tartanvideo.com/shwin.asp?spid=307"]http://www.tartanvideo.com/shwin.asp?spid=307[/url]

This site will tell you a bit about them, you'd probably have cheaper alternatives for the US I should think, (should you wish to buy them at some point).


Japan's been doing some great films these past few years.

I've managed to pick up a few fantastic Japanese flicks on my recent trip to the states, the wealth of titles on display is far superior than anywhere in britain.

I bought the Seven Samurai, a fantastic film containing performances and cinematography that transcend the period in which it was made.

I also came across a copy of Battle Royale 2 which, while not as engrossing or thought-provoking as the first, still comes across as a decent flick. (probably due to the death of the original director occuring in the early stages of the film)

Kas, if you're edging into Japanese cinema somewhat, I recommend picking up anything by Takeshi Kitano or Miike Takashi. They make exceptional Yakuza flicks as well as other assorted gems in filmmaking.

Kas, if you're edging into Japanese cinema somewhat...

Kas:

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So I go from asking about Ring to edging into japanese cinema, eh?

...thats what I thought, heh...

Heh heh. Convertee converting converter, eh?