Takashi Miike

Fifty years after Tobe Hooper’s THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE shocked the world and forever changed the face of global cinema and popular culture, CHAIN REACTIONS charts the film’s profound impact and lasting influence on five great artists through early memories, sensory experiences, and childhood trauma.

Takashi Miike is a cinema monster. Let's return to his filmography, his main themes, the framework of his monumental universe.

A journey of years through many countries and film festivals; a nostalgic, adrenaline-fueled and rock-spirited immersion into the universe of cinephilia, in search of genre specialists, fans and filmmakers who speak of their shared passion for fantastic cinema; a whole international spiritual community united under the cathartic shadow of horror.

Takashi Miike answers questions about Ichi the Killer in a special feature included in the Bluray release of the movie.

Alien Sun answers questions about her experience on the set of Ichi the Killer, a special feature included in the Bluray release of the film.

Shinya Tsukamoto reflects on his experience on the set of Ichi the Killer.

The making of the most controversial scenes of Takashi Miike's cult film, Ichi the Killer.

The behind the scenes of Ichi the Killer, included in its Bluray release.

Based primarily on the first game in the series, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, the film focuses on rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright, as he strives to protect his clients in various murder trials, including the death of his mentor, Mia Fey, and the accusation of rival prosecutor, Miles Edgeworth. Phoenix's greatest ally is Mia's younger sister Maya, a spirit medium whose body is possessed by Mia to communicate with him.

This documentary by Hubert Niogret looks at the revival of Japanese cinema during the 1990s.