When the Raven Flies
Immersing in Vikings and Samurai, I devoured films fast—then hit DVDLady for cult gems like When the Raven Flies. Chaos, grit, and a 22-second English caption lag!
Humanity and Paper Balloons
Humanity and Paper Balloons is Sadao Yamanaka’s gritty, subversive period drama. A tale where flawed, human characters battle oppressive power.
Hagbard and Signe
Hagbard and Signe is a visually stunning Viking tale of doomed love, honor, and vengeance, set against Iceland's raw, untamed landscapes.
Tetsuo: The Iron Man
Caught Tetsuo: The Iron Man at the Digital Gym last night—67 minutes of pure cyberpunk body horror madness. Inspired my VIKINGS vs SAMURAI villain, Lord Tsukamoto!
Three Outlaw Samurai
Three Outlaw Samurai is Hideo Gosha’s gritty, no-nonsense debut, blending brutal action with a dark take on samurai honor and rebellion.
Sword of the Beast
Sword of the Beast is Gosha’s raw, gritty takedown of samurai honor, where survival trumps glory, and hypocrisy rules. A must-see jidaigeki classic.
Chushingura
Chushingura is a visually stunning samurai epic that delves into honor, loyalty, and sacrifice, making it more than just a sword-swinging tale.
Erik the Conqueror
Erik the Conqueror is a bold, blood-soaked Viking adventure by Mario Bava. Packed with betrayal, epic battles, and striking visuals, it’s a hidden gem of Italian cinema.
When the Last Sword is Drawn
When the Last Sword is Drawn is a gut-wrenching tale of a samurai torn between honor and family, battling to survive as Japan’s old ways crumble around him.
Prince Valiant
The comic strip swashbuckler Hollywood tried to turn into a classic—and failed spectacularly!
