In one of the best films of this type, famous detective Kindaichi solves a series of mysterious murders in a wealthy family. An excellent blend of intrigue and betrayal, set against the backdrop of wealth, this film is loaded with twists and turns and surprises at every corner. Things are never as they seem, and it will keep you guessing until the very end. A rare treasure of a mystery, like none before or since!
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Devils Flute (1979) aka Akuma ga kitarite fue o fuku
In one of the best films of this type, famous detective Kindaichi solves a series of mysterious murders in a wealthy family. An excellent blend of intrigue and betrayal, set against the backdrop of wealth, this film is loaded with twists and turns and surprises at every corner. Things are never as they seem, and it will keep you guessing until the very end. A rare treasure of a mystery, like none before or since!
The Generals Mustache (1968) aka Janggun-ui suyeom
The movie begins with the mysterious death of a journalistic photographer named Kim Cheol-hun. Veteran police detective Park (Kim Seung-ho) teams up with a young, intellectual detective (Kim Seong-ok) to investigate the people surrounding Kim.
Ninja Vampire Busters (1989) aka Zhuo gui da shi
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
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1980s,
Cantonese,
English,
Hong Kong,
Jacky Cheung,
Kent Cheng,
Vampire
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In ancient China, a demon was defeated in a fierce battle with a priest, who sealed it’s evil spirit in a vase. Centuries later, during the cultural revolution, rebels attempted to gain possession of the vessel from the priest’s descendant; however, he threw it into the ocean to keep it from being tampered. The vase was recovered years later in Hong Kong and was auctioned off to a councilman. The demon, unfortunately,escaped and took control of the ouncilman’s body, beginning a spree of
terror in the city.
terror in the city.
Mothra vs Godzilla (1964) aka Mosura tai Gojira
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Monday, October 30, 2017
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1960s,
Action,
Adventure,
Commentary,
English,
Fantasy,
Japan,
Japanese,
Sci-Fi
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A greedy developer has placed huge machines to suck dry a part of the ocean near Tokyo so he can put luxury condos there. After a storm, a giant egg washes up on the beach nearby and is immediately put on public display. The developer’s plans go awry when he disrupts Godzilla’s rest and the monster goes stomping through Tokyo again. It’s up to the elderly Mothra, and then to its two offspring, to save Tokyo from destruction.