THE YOKAI MONSTERS COLLECTION Blu-ray Review

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Fanzine legend Dave Kosanke (Liquid Cheese) returns to the Doc’s office as they both explore the heretofore unfamiliar territory of THE YOKAI MONSTERS, now available in a new box set from Arrow Video.

From the makers of Daimajin and Gamera comes a trilogy of terror ripped from the pages of Japanese folklore, with ghosts and monsters from ancient myths and legends brought to life through stunning special effects, alongside an epic, big-budget reboot of the series from a modern-day master of the macabre.

In the first film, 100 Monsters, a greedy slumlord's attempts to forcefully evict his tenants invite the wrath of the titular spirits when a cleansing ritual is botched, with terrifying results. Spook Warfare (aka The Great Yokai War), tells the tale of an evil Babylonian vampire inadvertently awoken by treasure hunters, and a brave samurai that teams with the yokai to defeat the bloodthirsty demon. Along with Ghosts (released only 12 months after 100 Monsters), the yokai are roused to defend a little girl on the run from deadly yakuza.

Decades later, none other than Takashi Miike (Audition) helmed The Great Yokai War, a loose remake of Spook Warfare that used cutting-edge digital effects to renew the franchise for a new generation. In it, a young boy is given a grave responsibility: to band together with a group of yokai to defend humanity against a vengeful and powerful demon that has sworn retribution against modern-day Japan.

Let us know your favorite Japanese fear flicks – we’ll do our best to feature them on future episodes!

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