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.
Kill Bill, Volumes 1 & 2
The Bride, left for dead, awakens. A trail of destruction blazes through the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. Each duel peels layers off a tale of betrayal. Tarantino’s signature style merges with martial arts mayhem, crafting a high-octane revenge saga of a mother’s fury.
Sanjuro
A rogue ronin disrupts power games. With wit and katana, he guides naive samurais. A tale of cunning unfolds as factions vie. Tension builds, plans unravel, and blades flash in a showdown of deception.
Throne of Blood
Akira Kurosawa’s epic tale of betrayal, ambition, and dark fate collide in a visually stunning Shakespearean frenzy, drenched in blood-soaked intensity.
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
A modern samurai saga. A hitman who lives by an ancient code. Pigeons and bullets, honor and contracts. When a mob clash erupts, cultures clash.
13 Assassins
Feudal Japan’s chaos fuels a mission against a sadistic lord. Blades and strategy clash in a rural battleground. Vengeance simmers, samurais unite.
Warner Bros. Secures Black Samurai from The Color Purple Director Blitz Bazawule
Warner Bros. snags Black Samurai by Blitz Bazawule, diving into the legendary tale of Yasuke, the first Black samurai.
