Blu-ray release: ‘Samurai Reincarnation’

By   |  Apr 12, 2023

Eureka Entertainment are bringing the 1981 Japanese chanbara fantasy ‘Samurai Reincarnation’ (魔界転生) to UK Blu-ray on June 19, 2023.

Co-written and directed by Kinji Fukasaku, the film revolves around a warrior who is crucified during a rebellion and is brought back from the dead to exact his revenge. The cast includes Sonny Chiba, Kenji Sawada, Tomisaburo Wakayama, Ken Ogata, Akiko Kana, Hideo Murota, and Hiroyuki Sanada.

Synopsis: In the aftermath of a failed rebellion, Amakusa Shiro (Kenji Sawada) is crucified, but returns as a vengeance-filled demon with the power to resurrect the dead. Shiro uses his power to assemble a team of undead warriors—including legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi (Ken Ogata)—and the only one who can stop them is the wandering samurai, Yagyu Jubei (Sonny Chiba).

Features:
• 1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration
• Uncompressed original Japanese mono audio
• Alternate English dubbed audio
• Optional English subtitles
• Brand new audio commentary by Tom Mes
• Brand new interview with filmmaker Kenta Fukasaku
• Original Japanese trailer
• A collectors booklet featuring new writing on the film
• Limited Edition slipcase with artwork by Takato Yamamato [2000 copies]

‘Samurai Reincarnation’ is available to pre-order now from Amazon.co.uk.

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