Review of Throne of Blood (1957) by Nathaniel M — 19 Jun 2016

Is easily appreciated when seen as an interpretation of Shakespeare through the Japanese lens of Noh. Toshiro Mifune full body expression of his moral collapse, stark cinematography, and startling special effects communicate the points of the story where the wooden translation of the dialogue fall short.

Spiderweb forest and the encounter with the evil spirit compete with the arrow finale for most gripping moments.