The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail
Kurosawa’s gem, The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail, is a tight, hour-long film features Prince Yoshitsune and his six samurai evading his power-hungry brother. With minimalist sets and sparse action, Kurosawa adds humor through a comedic porter.
Outlander
Outlander: Sci-fi meets Viking epic as an alien crash-lands in Iron Age Norway, teaming up with Vikings against a deadly creature. A genre-blending adventure with cosmic peril and unexpected heart.
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Hiroshi Inagaki's Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto was a hit, captivating critics and audiences. Its sequel, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple, amps up the drama, diving deeper into Musashi’s saga.
Pathfinder
In Marcus Nispel’s Pathfinder, Viking kid Ghost joins a Skræling tribe in 10th-century North America, entangling with Starfire and seeking vengeance against Viking raiders.
The Hidden Fortress
Two bumbling misfits, a princess on the run, and gold hidden beneath strife. In a feudal frenzy, alliances shift, swords dance, and laughs echo. A cinematic escapade of humor and heroism, weaving a tale of greed and redemption through feudal chaos.
Knives of the Avenger
Rurik, a Viking mystery, lands at a rural farm, instantly tangled in a siege to defend Karan, a royal under threat by a rogue knight seeking the crown. As guardian, Rurik vows to end this chaos and shield her son, Moki, from the looming darkness.
Top 10 Viking Movies
In these dark, gritty seas of the 9th to 11th centuries, we encounter badass Norsemen, warriors devoted to their gods, wreaking havoc across the frothy waters. From The Northman to Knives of the Avenger, Vikings are portrayed as the ultimate outsiders.
Top 10 Samurai Movies
Back in the 1910s, Japan was all about jidaigeki. Then, the late 1920s hit, and chanbara got a major upgrade. Post-WWII, the genre took a hit, but the 1950s saw a revival, with samurai stories carving out a massive chunk of Japan’s cinematic output.
Harakiri
A ronin’s ritual suicide request masks a grueling tale. Flashbacks unravel, exposing cruelty and vengeance. Words and swords duel in a slow-burn showdown.
The Sword of Doom
Meet Ryunosuke, a cold-blooded samurai with a haunted past. His blade, an instrument of chaos, clashes with honor and villainy. Ryunosuke’s journey, a descent into the heart of a fractured soul.
