Review of Shogun Assassin (1980) by Christopher C — 19 Feb 2008

For a hack and slash samurai movie it is surprisingly artistic and thoughtful. Not a masterpiece but definitive and widely referenced.

This review of Shogun Assassin (1980) was written by Christopher C on 19 Feb 2008.

Shogun Assassin has generally received very positive reviews.

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By James-Masaki R (237) on 03 Dec 2010

In 1980, the first 2 Lone Wolf And Cub films were spliced together, dubbed into English, given an 80s electronic score, and overall, made it…

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By Howard M (59) on 21 Nov 2010

Shogun Assassin is an American re-edit of the first two Lone Wolf & Cub movies that cuts out all the filler and leaves in all the blood spattered,…

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By Chengez K (12) on 22 Oct 2009

A masterpiece in the genre of samurai films. I loved it from the start until the finish, I simply wish it would've been longer…

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By David F (1,889) on 06 Nov 2012

I didn't really see the point of this one…

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By Jonathan F (507) on 22 May 2012

Outstanding. One of the best samurai movies of all time. The movie that inspired Kill Bill…

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By John S (2,711) on 12 Jul 2012

This is the daddy of all samurai films…

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By Kyle K (620) on 31 Mar 2011

A hidden gem that has affected much of the film and animated world; a reason why animes use epic blood spurting, and Tarentino follows style…

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By Keiko A (41) on 25 Oct 2010

Shogun Assassin (American Version) Director: Robert Houston Writer: Robert Houston and David Weisman Mains: Tomisaburo Wakayama, Masahiro Tomikawa,…

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Amazing! Basically Kill Bill volume One copies the stylized violence. If you want more of the background check out the Lone Wolf and Cub miniseries…

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By Fazley A (391) on 11 Aug 2010

One of the darkest and most twisted films ever made, but very, very well made. The premise seems really silly…

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