I have listed my Japanese films in this separate section. This is because my main trading interest is in Japanese cinema and I wanted to be able to provide people with a link straight to these films. Many of the tapes are very rare and almost all are subtitled.
Please note: Films arriving in the next week or so are listed at the bottom (click here to go straight there), as are films that have had subtitles added to them (for more about this click here).
The Adventures of Electric Rod Boy (1988/9, Shinya Tsukamoto, aka 'Denchu Kozo no Boken', 'The Adventures of Denchu Kozu'). Very rare Shinya Tsukamoto short film (45 mins). This is an upgrade copy of the infamous VSoM tape. It's not as bad as it could be, and is better than my previous copy. English subtitled. I love this film - it has all Tsukamoto's trademark imagery and frenzied camerawork, as well as Kei Fujiwara and Tomoroh Taguchi. Recommended. NTSC.
The Adventures of Electric Rod Boy (1988, Shinya Tsukamoto, aka Adventures of Denchu Kozo). 1st generation copy taken from the very rare Japanese laserdisc. Japanese language only, but you can watch the VSoM print to understand what's going on! NTSC. Man, I love this film!
Afraid to Die (1960, Yasuzo Masumura). Yakuza film by the director of 'Moju'. First generation copy of the DVD. Widescreen and subtitled.
After the Rain (1999, Takashi Koizumi, aka 'Ame Agaru'). Rare copy of the Japanese DVD release of this chambara by Akira Kurosawa's assistant director, based on a screenplay by Kurosawa. Widescreen and subtitled.
Agitator (2001, Takashi Miike, aka 'The Outlaw Souls'). Rare subtitled copy of this new Miike yakuza film, which is 150 minutes long. Widescreen.
Ai no Corrida (1976, Nagisa Oshima, aka 'In the Realm of the Senses'). Oshima's controversial film. Contains hardcore sex. Widescreen and subtitled, from UK DVD.
All Night Long (1992, Katsuya Matsumura). Matsumura's influential, extremely nihilistic film has been difficult to come by in a good shape print until now. This is the Japan Shock Video DVD and is widescreen and subtitled.
Ambivalent Future (2003). Feature-length documentary about the making of Kiyoshi Kurosawa's BRIGHT FUTURE. Amazingly, it is also subtitled. Rare.
Android of Notre Dame (1989, Kazuhito Kuramoto, aka 'Guinea Pig 2'). Sometimes referred to as the second episode in the infamous 'Guinea Pig' series, and sometimes as the third, this is one of the lesser episodes. Excellent subtitled copy from rare DVD.
Andromedia (1998, Takashi Miike). A sci-fi film featuring the talents of girl group SPEED, by auteur director Miike. Sounds interesting huh?! This is a very hard film to get for some reason - subtitled copy of the rare Japanese DVD. NTSC.
Angel Dust (1994, Sogo Ishii). Ishii's excellent serial killer film. Rare English subtitled copy. Widescreen. NTSC.
Another Heaven (2000, Joji/George Iida). HK DVD of this recent Japanese film, by the director of THE RING - SPIRAL and the NIGHTHEAD series. Widescreen and subtitled. Much better than you might expect from a mainstream horror film, kind of like FALLEN with more gore! NTSC.
Atrocity (1994, Katsuya Matsumura, aka 'All Night Long II'). The second part in the trilogy is the most infamous, and even managed to offend the Japanese. Again, this is the subtitled JSV DVD.
Audition (1999, Takashi Miike). This is the fourth upgrade I've had, and I'm not buying anymore dammit! New UK DVD of Miike's sublime masterwork replaces those dodgy HK subtitles. Lovely perfect picture quality, widescreen. Includes Japanese and European trailers and a 13min interview with Miike. Highest recommendation possible.
Avalon (2000, Mamoru Oshii). This new SF film was directed by the creator of GHOST IN THE SHELL. This time it's a live action film, but everything was digitised to give a revolutionary new type of effect. Very highly acclaimed, this is a really unique experience. Lovely copy of the Japanese DVD, widescreen and subtitled. NTSC.
August in the Water (1995, Sogo Ishii). Ishii's surreal psychological horror film. Nice widescreen subtitled copy. NTSC. Recommended.
Battle Royale (2000, Kinji Fukasaku). Finally, a bootleg copy of this much sought-after film has surfaced. Subtitled, widescreen and uncut. Features 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano and lots of OTT violence and heavy-handed social commentary! What more could you ask for?!? Pretty good screener copy. NTSC.
Beautiful Girl Hunter (1979, Norifumi Suzuki, aka 'Dabide no Hoshi: Bishoujo-gari', 'Star of David: Beauty Hunting'). Japan Shock Video DVD. Widescreen, subtitled, fully uncut print. Includes trailer. NTSC.
The Bedroom (1992, Hisayasu Sato, aka 'An Aria for the Eyes', 'Unfaithful Wife: Shameful Torture', 'Uwakizuma Chijokuzeme'). Rare English subtitled copy of Hisayasu Sato's incredible underground film. Widescreen (1.75:1). Excellent copy.
Bird People of China (1998, Takashi Miike). This is one of Miike's lesser known films and for once isn't an insane movie, however, it is a highly acclaimed adventure film. This is a 1st generation copy of the Japanese DVD with the addition of excellent subtitles, giving a mint subtitled, widescreen, stereo master copy. NTSC.
Birth of the Wizard (1996, Shimako Sato, aka 'Eko Eko Azarak II'). Sato's sequel to her own excellent film. Widescreen, subtitled copy. NTSC.
Black Angel Vol I (1997, Takashi Ishii, aka 'Kuro no Tenshi'). UK DVD of Ishii's excellent 'Nikita'-style yakuza film. Widescreen and subtitled. Uncut.
Black Angel Vol. 2 (1998, Takashi Ishii, aka 'Kuro no Tench Vol. 2'). Ishii's follow-up to his excellent film about a deadly female assassin. 1st generation copy of the DVD, widescreen, subtitled. NTSC
The Black House (1999, Yoshimitsu Morita, aka 'Kuroi-ie'). Excellent widescreen, subtitled copy of great new japanese horror film. NTSC. Rare.
The Blind Beast (1969, Yasuzo Masumura, aka 'Moju'). US DVD release. Widescreen and subtitled. NTSC. Plus trailer.
The Blind Beast Vs the Dwarf (2001, Teruo Ishii, aka 'Moju Tai Issunboshi'). I don't know anything about this film except that it has a great title and has something to do with Edogawa Rampo stories. Good subtitled NTSC copy.
Bloody Fragments on White Walls (1989, Izo Hashimoto, aka 'LSD', 'Lucky Star Diamond'). This is one weird, surreal, nasty short film from the future director of EVIL DEAD TRAP II. Rare subtitled copy. NTSC.
Blue Spring (2001, Toshiaki Toyoda). Acclaimed drama about gangs at school, based on a manga. Subtitled, widescreen copy from Japanese DVD.
Blues Harp (1998, Takashi Miike). Upgrade copy - now a lovely 1st generation copy of the widescreen Japanese DVD, with the addition of subtitles (thanks Adam!) This is a little seen Miike film and is very rare. Now if only a subtitled LEY LINES would surface... NTSC
Boiling Point (1991, 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano). Kitano's off-beat gangster/baseball drama. Uncut, subtitled, widescreen (1.85:1). Also DVD.
Bourei Kaibyou Yashiki (1958, Nobuo Nakagawa, aka 'Black Cat Mansion'). Rare copy of the Japanese DVD release of this Nakagawa classic. Widescreen and subtitled. Excellent copy.
Bright Future (2003, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, aka 'Akarui Mirai'). Kurosawa's latest film is a return to the style of earlier films such as LICENSE TO LIVE. Widescree, subtitled DVD. See also 'Ambivalent Future'.
Brother (2000, Takeshi Kitano). Upgrade copy of 'Beat' Takeshi's latest film, his first to feature English dialogue (it was partly filmed in the USA). This is the uncut UK DVD and is widescreen and subttiled. Features interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, plus a trailer.
Bullet Ballet (1998, Shinya Tsukamoto). Upgrade. Taiwanese DVD of Tsukamoto's excellent minimalist black-and-white masterpiece. Widescreen and subtitled. NTSC.
Caterpillar (1988, Shozin Fukui). This is the rarest item in my collection. Fukui's second 8mm short film is a bizarre, industrial experimental film. This is an incredibly rare Japanese language only copy (it's never been available subtitled). This has been like a Holy Grail for me! Now I just have to find GERRORIST... NTSC
Chaos (1999, Hideo Nakata). The latest film by the man behind RING is a highly acclaimed supernatural thriller. Good widescreen, subtitled copy. Rare. NTSC.
Charisma (1999, Kiyoshi Kurosawa). Upgrade copy of Kurosawa's bizarre 'ecological horror film'. First generation copy of the Japanese DVD. Widescreen and subtitled. NTSC
City of Lost Souls (2000, Takashi Miike, AKA The Hazard City, AKA City of Strangers). Very very rare subtitled copy of Miike's latest. Another very violent yakuza film from mad Miike, this time concerning a Brazilian and featuring a great bizarre CGI cockfight in the style of THE MATRIX. NTSC. Good print.
Crazy Family (1984, Sogo Ishii). Ishii's most famous film. An excellent, surreal black comedy. Good widescreen, subtitled copy. Very rare.
Crazy Thunder Road (1980, Sogo Ishii). Ishii's excellent 2nd film. A mad biker movie! Widescreen, subtitled copy. NTSC.
Cure (1997, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, aka 'Kyua'). Excellent Japanese horror film. Japanese DVD with English subtitles. One of the, if not *the*, best modern Japanese horror films. Widescreen. NTSC
DANGAN Runner (1996, Sabu). This was Sabu's first film as director, and effortlessly sets out the themes that would be found in his later films. Widescreen, subtitled copy.
Dark Water (2002, Hideo Nakata). Nakata's latest film sees him teaming up once again with Koji Suzuki, the author of 'Ring'. This is another of those atmospheric horror films that Nakata is increasingly becoming a leading specialist in. Excellent widescreen, subtitled copy - very rare. NTSC.
Daydream (1964, Tetsuji Takeuchi). Rare subtitled copy of Takeuchi's seminal pinku eiga, which he would go on to re-make twice. NTSC.
Daydream (1981, Tetsuji Takeuchi). Rare fully uncut version, in full scope, with English subtitles. NTSC. This was Takeuchi's re-make of his 1964 'pink' classic, and is a very strange, graphic film. Includes some hardcore.
Dead or Alive - Hanzaisha (1999, Takashi Miike, aka 'DOA'). New upgrade copy. This was created using the Japanese DVD and a computer generated timescript. Basically, this gives a mint master copy of the film, almost like having a VHS pre-record. The print used is widescreen, is in stereo and has excellent superior-quality subtitles. Cannot be recommended highly enough. NTSC.
Dead or Alive II: Toubousha (2000, Takashi Miike, aka 'DOA II - Birds'). New upgrade copy of Miike's offbeat sequel. It's a first generation copy of the Japanese DVD with the addition of excellent subtitles, giving a mint subtitled, widescreen, stereo master copy. The tape includes trailers for DOA 1 and 2, a bizarre teaser for DOA3 and a short making-of featurette. NTSC.
DOA: FINAL (2001, Takashi Miike). Upgrade. Rare subtitled copy of Miike's final entry in the DOA trilogy. Widescreen.
Death Powder (1986, Shigeru Izumiya, aka 'Desu Pawuda'). Very rare English subtitled copy of folk hero Shigeru Izumiya's early Japanese underground film. Features camerawork by Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu.
Distance (2001, Hirokazu Koreeda). Highly acclaimed film about a (fictional) sect's attack on Tokyo. This is a first generation copy of the Japanese DVD. Widescreen with subtitles.
Dolls (2002, Takeshi Kitano). 'Beat' Takeshi's latest film has been roundly slagged off in most quarters, but any director responsible for films like SONATINE and HANA-BI should be allowed a few misfires in my opinion. 1st generation copy of the Japanese DVD, subtitled and widescreen.
Dora-Heita (1999, Kon Ichikawa). The screenplay for this chambara film was written back in 1969 by four directors including Ichikawa and Akira Kurosawa. It took thirty years for Ichikawa to finally get it produced. Subtitled.
The Eel (1997, Shohei Imamura, aka 'Unagi'). Subtitled, widescreen copy of this drama.
Eko Eko Azarak - the TV Series (1997). Subtitled, widescreen copies of the four episodes of this TV series, based on the very popular films of the same name. Rare. NTSC
Electric Dragon 80,000V (2000, Sogo Ishii). Finally, a nice subtitled copy of Ishii's excellent cyberpunk/underground/noise short film. NTSC. Recommended, and the first 'proper' Japanese underground film since RUBBER'S LOVER.
Entrails of a Virgin (1988, Gaira, aka 'Guts of a Virgin', 'Shojo no Harawata'). Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu's infamous final part of his 'splatter-eros' gore trilogy. Very good widescreen (1.85:1), uncut copy. Japanese language only. Some digitising ('fogging').
Evil Dead Trap (1988, Toshiharu Ikeda, aka 'Shiryo no Wana'). Ikeda's seminal gore film. Excellent new DVD from Synapse, widescreen and subtitled. Includes trailer and commentary. NTSC.
Evil Dead Trap II - Hideki (1991, Izo Hashimoto, aka 'Shiryo no Wana II - Hideki'). Excellent sequel to Ikeda's classic gore film. Widescreen (1.85:1), subtitled, uncut. Excellent copy of Japan Shock Video release.
Eyes of the Spider (1998, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, aka 'Kumo no Hitomi', 'The Spider's Gaze'). Upgrade copy - now a 1st generation copy of the widescreen Japanese DVD, with the addition of subtitles (thanks Damian!) This is quite a rare film and is a companion piece to THE SERPENT'S PATH. NTSC
The Face of Another (1966, Hiroshi Teshigahara, aka 'Tanin no Kao'). Classic 60's cinema from the director + writer of 'Woman in the Dunes'. This is a very hard to find subtitled copy. NTSC.
Female Market (1986, Yasuro Uegaki). Pinku eiga written by Gaira. Japan Shock DVD. Uncut, widescreen, subtitled.
Female Neo-Ninjas (1991, Masahiro Kasai). This is a super-cool action film, in the mould of SUKEBAN DEKA. Great fun. Good subtitled copy.
Female Ninjas: Magic Chronicles Vol I - The Legend of Yagyu (1998, ?). Good widescreen, subtitled print. Samurai film, in the vein of Lone Wolf & Cub.
Final Atrocity (1996, Katsuya Matsumura, aka 'All Night Long III'). The final part in the trilogy is just as unpleasant as the first two films. JSV DVD is widescreen and subtitled.
Fireworks (1997, 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano, aka 'Hana-Bi.). Kitano's excellent prize-winning film. Lovely US DVD, widescreen, subtitled, and includes some good extras (documentary, trailers, interviews, etc.)
Focus (1997, Satoshi Izaka). Excellent subtitled copy of this controversial Japanese take on Natural Born Killers. NTSC and quite rare.
The Frame (1999, Satoshi Isaka, AKA 'Hasen no Marisu'). 1st generation copy of the Japanese DVD of this recent thriller. Widescreen and subtitled. NTSC.
Freeze Me (2000, Takashi Ishii). Ishii's latest is a highly regarded 'feminist' rape/revenge film, not for the squeamish. Rare widescreen, subtitled copy. Excellent quality. NTSC.
Fudoh: The New Generation (1996, Takashi Miike, aka 'Fudoh'). Miike's incredibly violent Yakuza film. Has to be seen to be believed! Upgrade print - new US DVD. Widescreen, subtitled, uncut.
Full Metal Gokudo (1997, Takashi Miike). Upgrade. This is a first generation copy of the Japanese DVD, with subtitles overlaid. Widescreen. Extremely rare.
Gamera II: Advent of Legion (1996, Shusuke Kaneko). The best 'giant monster' film ever made. Highly recommended. Good widescreen, subtitled copy. Includes many trailers.
Getting Any? (1994, Takeshi Kitano, aka 'Getting Any Lately?', 'Minna Yatteruka?'). 'Beat' Takeshi's rarest film, this is commonly available only as a terrible quality bootleg from VSoM. This is an ultra-rare copy of the Korean DVD. It's subtitled and widescreen and the film itself kicks ass! Very rare. NTSC.
Gemini (1999, Shinya Tsukamoto, aka 'Soseiji'). Tsukamoto's latest film is a creepy period horror film with some great scenes. This is the original Japanese DVD (released by Warner Bros!), which presents the film in a stunning widescreen transfer, with English subtitles! NTSC. Also includes extras trailers, 'Making of' (directed by Takashi Miike), FX featurette, footage from a film festival, etc.) Very highly recommended.
The Ghost Actress (1998, Hideo Nakata, aka 'Don't Look Up'). New copy of Nakata's little-seen horror film. This was recently shown on the 'Sundance' channel in the US subtitled and widescreen, and this copy is taken from that showing. NTSC.
Ghost Story of Yotsuya (1959, Nobuo Nakagawa, aka 'Tokaido Yotsuya Kaidan'). Upgrade copy. 1st generation copy of the rare Japanese DVD. Widescreen and subtitled. Excellent film, highly recommended, and a lovely print. NTSC.
Godzilla 2000 (1999, Takao Okawara). Excellent latest Godzilla film from japan. Good copy taken from laserdisc. Full scope, with subtitles. Includes trailers.
Gojoe (2000, Sogo Ishii). Upgrade copy of Ishii's recent samurai blockbuster. This is taken from the Japanese DVD and has subtitles overlaid. Widescreen. Rare. NTSC
Gonin (1995, Takashi Ishii, aka 'Five'). Ishii's great yakuza-heist film, featuring 'Beat' Takeshi. Upgrade copy, UK DVD. Widescreen and subtitled.
Gonin II (1996, Takashi Ishii). Subtitled copy of Ishii's great all-female remake of his own GONIN. Widescreen.
Goyakiba (The Razor) Part I - Sword of Justice (1972, Kenji Misumi). Good unusual samurai film starring Shintaro Katsu and directed by Kenji 'Lone Wolf & Cub' Misumi. Widescreen (2.35:1) and subtitled print, taken from US laserdisc.
Goyakiba (The Razor) Part II - The Snare (1973, Yasuzo Mausmura, aka 'Razor Hanzo's Torture Hell'). Second film in the trilogy, this time directed by Yasuzo Masumura.
Goyokin (1969, Hideo Gosha, aka 'Official Gold', 'Steel Edge of Revenge'). This is a masterpiece! Brilliant chambara film. Subtitled, full scope NTSC copy.
Graveyard of Honor (1975, Kinji Fukasaku). Fukasaku's original yakuza classic on DVD, widescreen with subtitles.
Graveyard of Honor (2002, Takashi Miike). Miike's latest film is an excellent remake of Kinji Fukasaku's 70's yakuza classic. Upgrade copy - first generation copy of the Japanese DVD with added subtitles. Widescreen. Recommended.
Guard from the Underground (1992, Kiyoshi Kurosawa). Upgrade copy of this early Kurosawa horror film. This is a first generation copy of the Japanese DVD, with subtitles overlaid. Extremely rare.
Guts of a Beauty (1986, Gaira, aka 'Entrails of a Beautiful Woman', 'Bijo no Harawata'). Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu's first part of his 'splatter-eros' gore trilogy. Excellent NTSC dupe straight from Japan Shock Video DVD. Widescreen and English subtitled. Includes trailers.
Guts of a Virgin (1988, Gaira, aka 'Entrails of a Virgin', 'Shojo no Harawata'). Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu's infamous final part of his 'splatter-eros' gore trilogy. Excellent NTSC dupe straight from Japan Shock Video DVD. Widescreen and English subtitled. Includes trailers.
Guys From Paradise (2000, Takashi Miike). Upgrade copy of Miike's Philippino jail movie. Finally, a proper copy of this film, taken from the Japanese DVD with subtitles overlaid. Widescreen, plus many extras (trailers, interviews, footage of Miike at a HMV Japan promo). Rare.
Halber Mensch (1986, Sogo Ishii). Ishii's film is effectively a promo for German industrial noise band Einsturzende Neubaten, reflecting his interest in that type of music (see ELECTRIC DRAGON 80,000V for examples of Ishii's band's similar sound).
Hana-Bi (1997, 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano, aka 'Fireworks'). Kitano's masterful return to the Yakuza/police genre. Uncut, subtitled, widescreen (1.85:1). A beautiful film.
The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001, Takashi Miike). Miike's utterly bizarre-sounding musical/corpse film, loosely based on the Korean film 'The Quiet Family'. Upgrade copy. DVD, widescreen and subtitled. NTSC.
The Hidden Fortress (1958, Akira Kurosawa). Excellent 'Star Wars' inspiration. Widescreen and subtitled.
Hi no Tori (1978, Kon Ichikawa, aka 'The Phoenix'). Excellent samurai film, stars Tomisaburo 'Lone Wolf' Wakayama! Widescreen, subtitled copy.
Hiruko the Goblin (1990, Shinya Tsukamoto, aka 'Hiruko: Monster Hunting', 'Hiruko: Yokai Hanta'). Rare Shinya Tsukamoto film, made for a studio in between the two TETSUO films. Widescreen (1.85:1), but Japanese language + Dutch subs only. Good copy, though.
Hiruko the Goblin (1990, Shinya Tsukamoto, 'Hiruko - Monster Hunting). Finally, a subtitled copy of Tsukamoto's weird horror/adventure film. Widescreen. NTSC. Unsubtitled copy is better quality.
Hunting ASH (1992, Mitsunori Hattori, aka 'Skyscraper Hunting', 'Chokouso Hantingu'). Rare English subtitled copy of an excellent horror/underground film. NTSC.
Hypnosis (1999, Masayuki Ochiai, aka 'Saimin'). Subtitled print of this popular new horror film. Widescreen. NTSC. Taken from DVD, so an excellent copy. Includes trailer.
Hysteric (2000, Takahisa Zeze). New 'True Romance' style Japanese film, has received good reviews at festivals in the past few months. Subtitled copy.
Ichi the Killer (2001, Takashi Miike, aka 'Killer #1'). Upgrade copy of Miike's completely OTT, offensive, misogynistic, nihilistic, ultra-violent epic. This is a first generation copy of the Japanese DVD with the addition of subtitles. Widescreen, plus lots of extra features. Not for the easily offended!
I.K.U. (2000, Shu Lea Chang). Weird, cyberpunk sex film by a Taiwanese female director! Includes hardcore, but digitised out (possibly intentional on part of director...). 'IKU' means "I'm Coming!" in Japanese.... NTSC. Widescreen. Good copy, and a real mind-blowing film unlike anything I've seen in recent years.
Jigoku (1960, Nobuo Nakagawa, aka 'Hell', 'Sinners of Hell'). New upgrade copy - I now have the Japanese DVD of this film. Widescreen, English subtitled. This film is in ways the first gore film, pre-dating H G Lewis by 3 years. Has to be seen to be believed. A masterpiece. Later re-made in '79 by Toei. NTSC.
Joys of Torture II: Oxen Split Torture (Yuji Makiguchi). Subtitled copy of this dubious pinku eiga. NTSC.
Jubaku (1999, Masato Harada, aka 'Spellbound'). Acclaimed thriller by the director of 'Kamikaze Taxi'. First generation copy of the Japanese DVD. Widescreen & subtitled. NTSC
JUNK (1999, Atsushi Muroga). Mega new zombie film from Japan. Uncut, very extreme f/x. This is a 1st generation dupe of the widescreen JHV domestic release, hence Japanese language, but very easy to follow (quite a lot of English dialogue). Highly recommended to zombie fans. By far the best zombie film in years. Just like the same director's SCORE, but with zombies!
JUNK (1999, Atsushi Muroga). English subtitled copy of the above. Widescreen. Reasonably good copy, but nowhere near as good as the Japanese language tape.
Junk Food (1998, Yamamoto Masashi, aka 'Janku Fudo'). Rare widescreen, subtitled copy of this weird, violent film.
Ju-on (Takashi Shimizu). Subtitled, widescreen copy of this recent Japanese horror film. NTSC
Kagemusha (1980, Akira Kurosawa, aka 'Shadow Warrior'). Akira Kurosawa's excellent US-sponsored epic. Widescreen, subtitled. Excellent copy.
Kaidan Kasanegafuchi (1957, Nobuo Nakagawa, aka 'Horror of a Malformed Woman', 'The Ghosts of Kasane Swamp'). Rare copy of the Japanese DVD release of this b&w Nakagawa classic. Subtitled. Excellent copy.
Keiho (1998, Yoshimitsu Morita, aka '39 keihô dai sanjûkyû jô'). Excellent psychological horror film. Widescreen subtitled copy. NTSC. Rare.
Kekko Kamen (1993, Yutaka Akiyama, aka 'Keko Mask'). Fantastic film based on Go Nagai's manga. Very un-PC, but very funny, irreverent and entertaining. Widescreen, subtitled copy. They don't make 'em like this in the West!!!
Kichiku (1997, Kazuyoshi Kumakiri, aka 'Kichiku dai Enkai', aka 'Demon Blood Orgy'). Extremely unpleasant underground 'art' film. Subtitled copy, includes trailer. NTSC. Not for the squeamish! Mint Japan Shock Video original (PAL)
Kids Return (1996, 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano). Kitano's comeback movie, following his motorbike accident. Upgrade US DVD. Subtitled, widescreen (1.85:1). NTSC
Korei (2000, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, aka 'Seance'). Very rare subtitled copy of this little-seen Kurosawa film. Taken from the Japanese DVD, with subtitles overlaid. NTSC
Kikujiro (1999, 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano, aka 'Kikujiro no Natsu'). Kitano's gorgeously composed most recent film. Subtitled, widescreen (1.85:1) print. Taken from Japanese DVD, so a very good copy.
Kuroneko (1968, Kaneto Shindo, aka 'Yabu no Naka no Kuroneko'). Shindo's classic sequel to his 'Onibaba'. This is a nice widescreen, subtitled print. Lovely black-and-white photography.
Kwaidan (1964, Masaki Kobayashi, aka 'Kaidan'). Kobayashi's stunning ghost stories film. Lovely widescreen (2.35:1) subtitled print taken from the full-length European release (154 mins).
(Ninja Tales of) LA Blue Girl Vol. I (199?, ?). Rare live-action version. This is a reasonable, widescreen copy, but is Japanese language only (subtitled in Korean).
Labyrinth of Dreams (1997, Sogo Ishii, aka 'Yume no Ginga'). Ishii's surreal black-and-white 1996 underground classic. Upgrade - this is an excellent new copy, taken from the Japanese DVD release with added subtitles. Widescreen, plus trailer. Recommended.
Lady Poison: Beasts of the Underground (1994, Kazuya Konaka, aka 'Body Poison'). Rare copy of Kazuya Konaka's internet-related horror film. Subtitled, widescreen copy. NTSC.
Lady Snowblood Part I (1973, Toshiya Fujita, aka 'Shurayukihime'). Masterful samurai film, starring Kaji Meiko. This is a very good copy of the US laserdisc release. Widescreen (2.35:1) and subtitled.
Lady Snowblood Part II - Love Song of Vengeance (1974, Toshiya Fujita, aka 'Shurayukihime - Urami Kohita'). Toshiya Fujita's odd sequel. Again, this is taken from the US laserdisc release and is widescreen (2.35:1) and subtitled.
The Lady Vampire (1959, Nobuo Nakagawa, AKA 'Onna Kyuketsuki'). From the Japanese DVD. Subtitled. NTSC. Rare.
The Last Frankenstein (1992, Takeshi Kawamura). Brilliant, weird underground film. Subtitled, excellent NTSC copy.
Ley Lines (1999, Takashi Miike). This was the third and final entry in Miike's loose 'Shinjuku Trilogy'. Excellent subtitled, widescreen copy, from Japanese DVD.
License to Live (1998, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, AKA 'Ningen Gokaku'). Subtitled copy of this acclaimed Kurosawa drama. 1st generation copy of the Japanese DVD. Widescreen. NTSC.
Living Dead in Tokyo Bay (1992, Gaira, aka 'Batoru Garu', 'Battle Girl'). Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu's hit film. Subtitled copy. Not a brilliant print. NTSC.
A Living Hell (2000, Fujii Shugo, aka 'Iki-Jigoku'). Very rare copy of this latest horror masterpiece from Japan. Good widescreen, subtitled copy.
Lone Wolf & Cub Part I - Sword of Vengeance (1972, Kenji Misumi, aka 'Lightning Swords of Death'). The first in this incredible samurai series. Directed by Kenji Misumi. Taken from the US laserdisc release, this is widescreen and subtitled.
Lone Wolf & Cub Part II - Baby Cart to the River Styx (1972, Kenji Misumi). The best film ever made? Quite possibly. Directed by Kenji Misumi. Taken from the US laserdisc release, this is widescreen and subtitled.
Lone Wolf & Cub Part III - Baby Cart in Hades (Kenji Misumi, 1972, aka 'Lupine Wolf'). The poorest in the series. Directed by Kenji Misumi. Taken from a dubbed US print.
Lone Wolf & Cub Part IV - Baby Cart in Peril (1972, Buichi Saito, aka 'Heart of a Parent, Heart of a Child'). This episode was directed by Buichi Saito. Taken from the US laserdisc release, this is widescreen and subtitled.
Lone Wolf & Cub Part V - Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (1973, Kenji Misumi, aka 'The Crossroads to Hell', 'Tread Lightly on the Path to Hell'). Kenji Misumi returns for the 5th episode. Taken from the US laserdisc release, this is widescreen and subtitled.
Lone Wolf & Cub Part VI - White Heaven in Hell (1974, Yoshiyuki Kuroda, aka 'Daigoro! We're Going to Hell!'). Final episode is directed by Yoshiyuki Kuroda. Taken from the US laserdisc release, this is widescreen and subtitled.
Lone Wolf & Cub: Final Conflict ('Handful of Sand'). Rare 1990's re-make. Excellent widescreen, subtitled copy.
Maborosi (1995, Hirokazu Koreeda). Expressionistic, slow moving, arty and beautiful in equal parts, this is a unique film experience. Widescreen and subtitled.
Marks (1995, Yoichi Sai, aka 'Maakusu no Yama'). Award-winning serial killer film. Subtitled, widescreen copy.
Master of Shiatsu (1989, Sogo Ishii). Rare short film by Ishii. NTSC.
Mermaid in a Manhole (1991, Hideshi Hino, aka 'Guinea Pig 4'). The best episode in the much reviled 'Guinea Pig' series is Hino's excellent splatterpunk love/horror story, with some very extreme fx work. Excellent subtitled copy from rare DVD.
Misa - The Dark Angel (1998, Katsuhito Ueno, aka 'Eko Eko Azarak III'). Third part in the 'Wizard of Darkness' series. Misa is played by a different girl this time, and there's a new director, but still a good horror film. Widescreen & Subtitled.
Misty (1998, Kenki Saegusa). Rashomon re-make (1998). Widescreen (2.35:1), English subtitled copy taken from rare Hong Kong laserdisc. Excellent copy. NTSC.
Monday (1999, Hiroyuki Tanaka). Sabu's latest, highly acclaimed film. Rare widescreen, subtitled copy. NTSC
Mondo Macabro: Japanese "roman-porno" Exploitation Films (2001, Pete Tombs/Andy Starke). Half-hour documentary on those naughty Nikkatsu productions of the 70's/80's.
The Most Terrible Time in My Life (1993, Kaizo Hayashi). This is the highly respected first entry in Hayashi's trilogy of films featuring the central character of Mike Yokohama, Private Eye. Excellent widescreen, subtitled copy. NTSC.
Muscle (1988, Hisayasu Sato, aka 'Kurutta Butokai', 'Kitami', 'Lunatic Theatre'). Subtitled copy of another of Sato's bizarre films. This one's a homoerotic(!) thriller with Sato's usual obsessions to the fore. Rare. NTSC.
Naked Blood (1996, Hisayasu Sato, aka 'Splatter', 'Woman Abuse: Naked Blood', 'Nyogyaku'). Very extreme gore film by 'King of Pink' Sato. This is an excellent, mint, widescreen, subtitled print. NTSC. Highly recommended. Rare. I also have a lovely copy of Japan Shock Video's PAL DVD, which is also subbed and widescreen.
Nobody (1999, Shundo Ohkawa). Good widescreen, subtitled copy of this highly acclaimed Japanese noir.
Noisy Requiem (1989, Yoshihiko Matsui). This underground epic (2h30m!) is probably the rarest film on my list. The biggest collaboration in the Japanese underground's history, everyone worked on this, from Shinya Tsukamoto to Masashi Yamamoto to Sogo Ishii. Japanese language only, but you try finding a subtitled copy!! Good copy.
Onibaba (1964, Kaneto Shindo, aka 'The Hole'). Kaneto Shindo's classic. Widescreen, subtitled. V good copy.
Onibi (1997, Rokuro Mochizuki, aka 'The Fire Within'). Subtitled, widescreen copy of this modern yakuza film, in the style of Kitano and Ishii. Quite rare. NTSC.
Organ (1996, Kei Fujiwara). Insane underground gore film. DVD. English subtitled and totally uncut. Includes 20 minute 'Organ 2' preview. Highly recommended. NTSC.
Organ. Original soundtrack CD to the film, by Video Rodeo. Very rare and never available outside of Japan, this features some awesome experimental/industrial music.
Party 7 (2000, Katsuhito Ishii). Latest film by the director of SHARKSKIN MAN PEACH-HIP GIRL (and featuring many of the cast from that film). 1st generation copy of the Japanese DVD. Widescreen and subtitled. NTSC.
Perfect Blue (1997, Satoshi Kon). Brilliant Manga film. This is a nice UK DVD of the film, presented in widescreen with English subtitles. Uncut. Also includes interviews, trailers, etc.
Pickled Punk (1994, Hideo Yamaoka). Rare, weird underground film with some very strange photography and ideas. Excellent (mint) subtitled copy.
Pig-Chicken Suicide (1981, Yoshihiko Matsui). Early underground film by the director of NOISY REQUIEM. Very rare, Japanese language only. NTSC.
Pinocchio 964 (1991, Shojin Fukui). Fukui's debut feature film. An incredible underground cyberpunk masterpiece. Excellent 1st generation copy, straight off the Japanese tape. Highly recommended.
Pinocchio 964 (1991, Shozin Fukui). A subtitled copy of Fukui's splatterpunk masterpiece. This is a surprisingly good copy, almost as good as my Japanese dupe. Rare.
Pistol Opera (2001, Seijun Suzuki). Suzuki's return to the cinema after a few years away is a characteristically scattershot affair, dividing fans pretty much down the middle. It's interesting how the title of the film seems to echo that of Shinya Tsukamoto's BULLET BALLET. Excellent subtitled NTSC copy. Very Rare.
Playgirls (1992, Takao Nakano). Trash-meister Nakano's insane homage to female wrestlers, otaku culture and dodgy fx!
Playgirls II (1993, Takao Nakano). Slightly more extreme sequel to the above.
Pornostar (1999, Toshiaki Toyoda). Not what the title suggests, but rather an interesting new horror film. Widescreen, subtitled copy. Not too brilliant a copy, sadly.
Postman Blues (1997, Hiroyuki Tanaka (Sabu)). Excellent film by Sabu. Very good widescreen, subtitled copy. Recommended.
Pulse (2000, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, aka 'Kairo'). Kurosawa's latest genre film is generally considered a return to form after a couple of slightly dodgy efforts. This is a 1st generation copy of the Japanese DVD. Widescreen and subtitled. NTSC.
Rainy Dog (1997, Takashi Miike). New upgrade copy of this excellent, super-cool Miike hitman flick. This has been done by the same guy who did my DOA tape, and is another mint, widescreen, stereo copy of the Japanese DVD with (excellent) subtitles added. The screener of this film is particularly poor quality, so seeing this tape came as a real revelation! Recommended and rare. NTSC.
Ran (1985, Akira Kurosawa). Kurosawa's masterwork. An incredible epic film, being a Japanese version of 'King Lear'. Widescreen, subtitled.
Rape: 13th Hour (1977, Yasuharu Hasebe). Extreme and infamous Nikkatsu film, by the director of ASSAULT! JACK THE RIPPER. Subtitled, widescreen "director's cut".
Rashomon (1950, Akira Kurosawa, aka 'In the Woods'). Subtitled version of Akira Kurosawa's award winning early film.
Red Beard (1965, Akira Kurosawa, aka 'Akahige'). Kurosawa's last film with Toshiro Mifune. Widescreen, subtitled.
Ring (1998, Hideo Nakada, aka 'Ringu', 'The Ring'). New UK DVD is in widescreen and has proper subtitles. Includes trailers and bio's. The best way to see the film by far. I also have the awful VCD if someone should want a copy of that for some reason!
Ring II (1998, Hideo Nakada, aka 'Ringu II'). Nakada's sequel to his own mega-hit. VCD. Subtitled, widescreen, NTSC.
Ring 0: Birthday (2000, Norio Tsuruta). This third film in the series is a prequel and has been called the most frightenening of the trilogy. It's also the rarest, and this is a very hard-to-find subtitled, widescreen copy. Excellent quality. NTSC.
Rubber's Lover (1997, Shozin Fukui). Fukui's very extreme underground film (a kind of prequel to Pinocchio 964). This is an extremely rare English subtitled copy taken from a festival print. Uncut. NTSC. Quite possibly the best underground film ever made. A masterwork!
Rusted Body (1987, Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu, aka 'Female Inquisitor', 'Guts of a Virgin III'). Japan Shock DVD. Uncut, widescreen, subtitled.
Sabu (2002, Takashi Miike). Rare subtitled copy of this recent Miike TV film, set in period Japan, unusual for Miike. Widescreen.
Salaryman Kintaro (1999, Takashi Miike). Rare subtitled copy of this little-seen Miike film. Widescreen and a good copy. Bears the on-screen title of 'White Collar Worker Kintaro'.
Sanjuro (1962, Akira Kurosawa). Sequel to 'Yojimbo'. Excellent copy, subtitled, widescreen.
A Scene at the Sea (1992, 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano). Kitano's beach/surfer movie. Rare, subtitled, widescreen (1.85:1) print.
Scenes by the Sea (2000). Fascinating documentary about Kitano's life and films. Recommended.
Score (1995, Atsushi Muroga). Mental gangster film. Excellent widescreen, subtitled copy. NTSC. Includes trailers. Like a cross between John Woo and Reservoir Dogs.
The Serpent's Path (1997, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, aka 'Hebi no Michi'). Upgrade copy - now a 1st generation copy of the widescreen Japanese DVD, with the addition of subtitles (thanks Damian!) This is quite a rare film and is a companion piece to EYES OF THE SPIDER. NTSC
The Seven Samurai (1954, Akira Kurosawa). Seminal samurai film. A masterpiece. Subtitled, full-length print. Also DVD.
Sex Beast Teacher (Mitsunori Hattori, aka 'Inju Kyoushi', 'Obscene Beast Teacher'). Episode in the 'tentacles' series. Quite strong stuff. Japanese language only. NTSC. Good copy.
Sex Ghost Legend (?). Japanese AV star Sena Wakana in a dubious adult film. Subtitled.
Shadow of the Wraith (2002, Toshiharu Ikeda, aka 'Ikisudama'). Rare subtitled copy of this new horror film by the director of 'Evil Dead Trap'. Widescreen.
Shark Skin Man & Peach Hip Girl (1998, Katsuhito Ishii). Great, very cool genre-mixing road movie. This is an upgrade copy, and is a 1st generation copy of the Japanese DVD. Widescreen and subtitled. Includes extras. NTSC.
Shikoku (1999, Shunichi Nagasaki). Excellent Japanese horror film. VCD. Widescreen, subtitled. NTSC.
Shunjuku Triad Society (1995, Takashi Miike, aka 'Chinese Mafia Society'). This was Miike's first theatrical feature, and it's also one of his best films. Excellent widescreen, subtitled copy, from Japanese DVD.
Shogun Assassin (1980, Kenji Misumi/Robert Houston). Americanised version of the first 2 Lone Wolf films. Uncut, widescreen version from DVD, plus trailer.
Sleepy Eyes of Death Part III - Full Circle Killing (1967, Kimiyoshi Yasuda). Episode in the long-running samurai series, taken from US laserdisc, widescreen and subtitled.
Sleepy Eyes of Death Part V - Sword of Fire (1967, Kimiyoshi Yasuda). Episode in the long-running samurai series, taken from US laserdisc, widescreen and subtitled.
A Snake of June (2002, Shinya Tsukamoto). Tsukamoto's latest film is a return to the personal/underground ethic he last visited with BULLET BALLET. Very rare subtitled copy.
Sonatine (1993, 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano). Kitano's best film - an astonishing, moving masterpiece. Widescreen (1.85:1), subtitled. Uncut.
Stray Dog (1949, Akira Kurosawa). Early Kurosawa film, starring Toshiro Mifune. Subtitled.
Suicide Club (2002, Sion Sono, aka 'Jisatsu Circle'). This is almost certainly my favourite Japanese film of 2002. An excellent, subversive, surreal, unusual and plain weird film about kids killing themselves. Lovely subtitled copy with trailer.
Sukeban Deka I (1987, Hideo Tanaka, aka 'Bad Girl Detectives'). First of the spin-off films from the long-running TV series of the same name. Good, un-PC action with cute Japanese killer yo-yo babes! Widescreen, subtitled. NTSC.
Swallowtail Butterfly (1996, Shunji Iwai, aka 'Swallowtail'). Excellent copy of Iwai's masterpiece, taken straight from Hong Kong laserdisc. English subtitled and widescreen. NTSC. Stereo sound.
Sweet Home (1989, Kiyoshi Kurosawa). Rare widescreen, subtitled print of K. Kurosawa's debut feature film. This is an excellent roller-coaster ride of a film, and features Juzo Itami in an acting role! (he also produced) NTSC.
The Tastiest Flesh (1990, Masayoshi Sukida). This is a very unusual, rare film. Quite Cronenberg-esque, with some really weird scenes. I really liked this, and it's probably one of the most over-looked of the late 80's/early 90's Japanese horror films. Recommended. Subtitled copy. NTSC.
Tenchu! (1969, Hideo Gosha, aka 'Hitokiri'). Another of Gosha's masterpieces, this is his best known film and stars Shintaro Katsu. This is a nice subtitled, full scope copy.
Tetsuo - the Iron Man (1989, Shinya Tsukamoto). Incredible splatterpunk film. Subtitled. Should be seen by everyone! Also DVD.
Tetsuo II - Bodyhammer (1992, Shinya Tsukamoto). Even better sequel. Beyond words! Subtitled. Also DVD.
Tetsuo I/II. Japanese soundtrack CD to the two films featuring Chu Ishikawa's incredible scores. Rare and recommended.
Three Outlaw Samurai (1964, Hideo Gosha, aka 'Sanbiki no Samurai'). Gosha's directorial debut was this epic chambara film. Rare subtitled, widescreen copy. NTSC.
Throne of Blood (1957, Akira Kurosawa). Brilliant Akira Kurosawa version of 'Macbeth'. A masterpiece. Subtitled.
Tokyo Drifter (1967, Seijun Suzuki, aka 'Tokyo Nagaremono'). DVD of one of Suzuki's cult masterpieces. Widescreen and subtitled. NTSC.
Tokyo Eyes (1998, Jean-Pierre Limosin). This was made in France by a French director, but features Japanese cast and language. Takeshi Kitano makes a great guest appearance. Mint copy from DVD. Widescreen and subtitled, plus trailer.
Tokyo Fist (1995, Shinya Tsukamoto). Excellent Shinya Tsukamoto film, with some absolutely sick-making fight scenes. Widescreen (1.85:1) and subtitled. Very highly recommended. Uncut US DVD. NTSC.
Tomie (1999, ?). Excellent recent Japanese horror film. VCD copy. Widescreen, subtitled. NTSC.
To Sleep as to Dream (1986, Kaizo Hayashi). Hayashi's first film was this beautifully photographed (in b&w) film about a private eye. Subtitled, NTSC copy.
The Triple Cross (1992, Kinji Fukasaku, aka 'Itsuka Giragirasuruhi'). This film marked Fukasaku's return to the yakuza genre that he had reinvigorated in the 70's. Excellent subtitled, widescreen copy.
Two Punks (1996, Shinji Aoyama, AKA 'Chinpira'). 1st generation copy of the Japanese DVD. Acclaimed yakuza flick. Widescreen and subtitled. NTSC.
Ugetsu Monogatari (1953, Kenzi Mizoguchi, aka 'Tales of Ugestu'). Mint subtitled copy of this beautifully photographed period ghost story.
Undo (1994, Shunji Iwai). Short film by the well-regarded new wave director. Subtitled copy. NTSC.
Unlucky Monkey (1998, Hiroyuki Tanaka). Rare subtitled copy of Sabu's excellent comedy thriller. Widescreen, NTSC.
Uzumaki (2000, Higuchinsky). Brilliant new horror film, along the lines of RING and CURE. This one is very creepy, has great music, an original idea behind it and some really weird photography. The title means 'Vortex' or 'Spiral'. Good widescreen, subtitled copy from Japanese DVD. Recommended. NTSC
Vengeance is Mine (1979, Shohei Imamura). Excellent serial killer film. Subtitled, uncut.
Versus (2000, Ryuhei Kitamura). A new yakuza/zombie film that just won the Fantasia Festival award for 'Best Director' and is getting rave reviews all over the place. This is an excellent widescreen, subtitled copy. This film has to be seen to be believed - easily the most OTT, super-violent, bizarre thing I've ever seen. Highly recommended. NTSC
Violated Angels (1967, Koji Wakamatsu). Wakamatsu's most infamous film. Rare subtitled copy. NTSC.
Violent Cop (1989, 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano). Kitano's incredible directorial debut. A masterpiece. Widescreen (1.85:1) and subtitled. Uncut. Also DVD.
The Virgin Courtesan (1972, Chusei Sone). Classy "roman-porno" in widescreen and subtitled.
Virus (1980, Kinji Fukasaku). Excellent 1980 US-Japan co-production. V. good copy taken from the Intervision pre-cert release.
Visitor Q (2001, Takashi Miike). One of Miike's latest, this is the rare asian DVD release (no-one seems sure what country it's from - it's obviously of asian origin , but is PAL - Taiwan perhaps?). Anyway, it's subtitled.
Wife Collector (1985, Hisayasu Sato, aka 'Hitozuma Collector', 'Married Woman Collector', 'Rotten City'). Ultra-rare subtitled copy of one of Sato's very first films. NTSC
Wild Zero (1999, Tetsuro Takeuchi). This is the weirdest zombie film you're likely to see. It stars the rock band 'Guitar Wolf' as themselves and mixes zombies, very strange editing, ROCK AND ROLL, weird dialogue and a man who only wears his blue pants. Not as good as JUNK, but still great fun and very different. Excellent subtitled, widescreen copy from DVD. NTSC
Wizard of Darkness (1995, Shimako Sato, aka 'Eko Eko Azarak'). The first part in the excellent horror series by Shimako Sato. Very good widescreen English subtitled copy of the Japanese DVD. Includes trailers for all three episodes and other extras (making of features, interviews, awards ceremony footage). NTSC.
The Wolves (1972, Hideo Gosha, aka 'Shussho Iwai'). This is another masterpiece by Gosha, and is one of the most beautifully filmed movies that you'll ever see. Subtitled, full scope NTSC print.
Woman in the Dunes (1964, Hiroshi Teshigahara). Classic 60's art film, very influential on later art movements. Lovely DVD. NTSC.
World Apartment Horror (1991, Katsuhiro Otomo). Katsuhiro 'AKIRA' Otomo's excellent underground film (live action). Rare English subtitled copy. Widescreen. NTSC.
XX - Beautiful Beast (1996, Toshiharu Ikeda). Ikeda's 2nd instalment in the series (the last in the series). Good uncut Japanese language copy. Widescreen. NTSC.
XX: Beautiful Prey (1996, Toshiharu Ikeda). Lovely copy of Ikeda's 1st instalment in the series. This is a minor masterpiece by the stylish director of Evil Dead Trap. Ikeda uses some very innovative camera techniques, and finishes the film with a 10 minute long single take. Widescreen, subtitled copy. NTSC. Highly recommended.
XX: Beautiful Victim (1995, Naosuke Kurosawa, aka 'XX: Beautiful Target'). Yet another episode in this great series, this one is a very nice subtitled print. NTSC.
Yojimbo (1961, Akira Kurosawa). Great samurai film, starring Toshiro Mifune. Subtitled.
COMING SOON...
COPIES OF FILMS CREATED USING A TIMESCRIPT AND A DVD
I have been lucky enough to come into contact with two guys who create subtitle timescripts from bootlegs and festival tapes and then use these to make perfect quality subtitled VHS masters. Basically this involves buying an unsubtitled (usually Japanese) DVD and playing it through a PC. At the same time, the timescript can be overlaid on the image, and this can then be output to a VCR. The end result is a first generation copy of the DVD with the addition of subtitles (the image can also be output through a projector... if you're lucky enough to own one that is). These tapes are beautiful to behold and I'm extremely grateful to Adam and Damian for their hard work. Listed below are the films I have that have been recorded in this way:
Takashi Miike:
BIRD PEOPLE OF CHINA
BLUES HARP
DEAD OR ALIVE
DEAD OR ALIVE II
DEAD OR ALIVE: FINAL
FULL METAL GOKUDO
GRAVEYARD OF HONOR
THE GUYS FROM PARADISE
ICHI THE KILLER
LEY LINES
RAINY DOG
SHINJUKU TRIAD SOCIETY
Kiyoshi Kurosawa:
EYES OF THE SPIDER
THE SERPENT'S PATH
KOREI (aka SEANCE)
GUARD FROM THE UNDERGROUND
Others:
GOJOE (Sogo Ishii)
LABYRINTH OF DREAMS (Sogo Ishii) SUICIDE CLUB (Sion Sono)
BLUE SPRING (Toshiaki Toyoda)
WORLD APARTMENT HORROR (Katsuhiro Otomo)