Writes and talks about Japanese films a lot. New book THE FRIGHTFEST GUIDE TO JAPANESE HORROR MOVIES out now from FAB Press.
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Tom Mes @midnightmes signing his new book, FrightFest Guide to Japanese Horror Films. Second signing session TODAY Saturday (29th August) 5:15pm, and again 8:15-9:00pm, Odeon Luxe Leicester Square London @ODEONCinemas. #Japan #Horror Or Pre-Order at fabpress.com
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Side note, the @Unearthedfilms release of Tetsuo: The Bullet Man includes a “multi-format” version of the film that is the entire movie, but only uses behind the scenes, storyboards, sketches, and stills.
Kind of an incredible insight into Tsukamoto’s filmmaking process.
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New FrightFest Guide! After 3 years out we can now reveal that Volume 8's subject is JAPANESE HORROR MOVIES! Author Tom Mes will be in London for FrightFest to introduce select Japanese Horror Movies and sign copies of his new book. Pre-Order link here... fabpress.com/frightfest-guid…
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UK: Japan’s premiere iconoclast Shohei Imamura is showcased in our new edition of RADICAL JAPAN: SURVIVAL AND DESIRE.
This box set brings together six films by Imamura - including three UHD world premieres - alongside new interviews and a 120-page book.
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Scars of the Sun 太陽のきずあと (1981)
Blow the Night 夜をぶっとばせ (1983)
A double dose of Chusei Sone!
World bluray debut (plus released for the first time ever outside of Japan!) on July 27
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Legendary director Shuji Terayama brings carnivalesque atmosphere to gritty 70s Toi sports drama THE BOXER.
Our LE includes reversible artwork, removeable OBI and booklet writing by Maria Roberta Novielli. Plus, a new interview w/ composer + visual essay by @midnightmes
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Le Festival de Rotterdam @IFFR se termine aujourd’hui. Parmi les différentes sections & nombreux films programmés, il y avait cette incroyable Rétro sur le V-Cinéma, ces films qui se produisaient directement pour la vidéo VHS puis Dvd au Japon fin des années 80 jusqu'à début 2010
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“Japan’s not big enough for two dons.”
The Japanese Godfather Trilogy hits Blu-ray for the first time worldwide this February. Check out our new trailer for this release.
Releasing in the UK and US/CA. Secure your copy now.
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Just 3 weeks left until Takashi Ishii’s ANGEL GUTS COLLECTION is out!
5 film / 4 disc set with loads of new bonus features in a limited edition collectible case with booklet @lotus_nemu
Out Feb 23
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Our November releases are out now!
Including a classic satire of Greek cinema, three wicked genre exploits from an unsung French stylist and our massive, nine-film set of a Japanese New Wave icon - available at both retailers and our online site radiancefilms.co.uk.
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My JT appreciation of Tatsuya Nakadai: japantimes.co.jp/culture/202…
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The full Q&A between Meiko Kaji (梶芽衣子) and Will Morris has now been uploaded to YT:
youtu.be/4u3Hk7GkWL0
This time I was in the front, so the video quality is pretty good!
No song, but we did get Meiko with a t-shirt cannon!
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The Betrayal 大殺陣 雄呂血 [1966]
Directed By: Tokuzō Tanaka
This is captured from the @FilmsRadiance Blu-Ray that drops tomorrow over at @mvdentgroup and all I can say about this banger of a film directed by the man who did Sleepy Eyes Of Death: Chinese Jade, Shinobi No Mono 4 & Zatoichi films, ya are in for a treat with the amazing actor Raizo!
He takes the blame for murder for looking out for his clan. This film gives you that sense of familiarity like Lone Wolf and Cub. The action is well spread but the insane 15min action finale is something to behold. Amazing shots and music.
Great scene selection audio commentary by the amazing @midnightmes & Visual Essay by Philip Kemp.
Available here.
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Our June releases are out now! Including a provocative American portrait of girlhood (in UHD), an affecting docu-drama classic on Italian fishermen, and a gritty ghost story from Tai Kato. All are shipping out now via our online store or available to purchase at retailers!
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Gakuryu Ishii's adaptation of Kobo Abe's legendary novel THE BOX MAN 箱男 is out in 1 month time, on June 30!!
To get you ready, we have 4 of his previous films now on #sale with 20% off (discount in cart) til June 6 @Terracotta_Dist!
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Crime Hunter - Bullets of Rage [1989]
Directed By: Toshimichi Ohkawa
Here's a look at the Blu-Ray transfer of Crime Hunter from the upcoming V-Cinema boxset from @ArrowFilmsVideo with a special feature from the one and only @midnightmes.
This drop on 04/29/25 on @mvdentgroup and a review soon on my Youtube channel from @VyceVictus. Be Hype!
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UK/US: Tai Kato adapts the legendary Yotsuya Ghost story into the gritty and gruesome THE TALE OF OIWA’S GHOST.
The Blu-ray world premiere features a visual essay by Lindsay Nelson, an appreciation by Mari Asato and booklet by @midnightmes
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The latest 3 films in our Directors Company series are now out on bluray & digital!
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s BUMPKIN SOUP ドレミファ娘の血は騒ぐ starring @noranecotv
Toshiharu Ikeda’s MERMAID LEGEND 人魚伝説 and SCENT OF A SPELL 魔性の香り
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Our January releases are out now! Including a underseen gem of Italian cinema, a subversive political-thriller and an early work by Seijun Suzuki. All are now shipping out via our online store or available to purchase at retailers.
