There are 666 portals that connect this world to the other side. These are concealed from all human beings. Somewhere in Japan exists the 444th portal.... The forest of resurrection.
Set in the present where a group of ruthless gangsters, an unknown woman and an escaped convict have met, unwittingly, in The Forest of Resurrection, the 444th portal to the other side. Their troubles start when those once killed and buried in the forest come back from the dead, with the assistance of the evil Sprit that has also come back, come back from ages past, to claim his prize. The final standoff between Light and Dark has never been so cunning, so brutal and so deadly. This is where old Japanese Samurai mysticism meets the new world of the gangster and the gun. Gruesome, bloody and positively bold.Written by
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According to Ryûhei Kitamura, he raised the money to independently produce this film by borrowing money from friends and family after Producers refused to produce an action film with him because, to them, it was impossible to achieve due to the lack of time and money. See more »
Goofs
(at around 42 mins) One of the detectives says (in the subtitled version) that he was trained at FBI HQ at Langley. Langley is the headquarters of the CIA, not the FBI. This fits the character, though, who seems to lie about his abilities throughout the movie. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Title Card:
There are 666 portals that connect this world to the other side. These are concealed from all human beings... But there are some who notice their existence. And some are willing to open the door and try to gain the power of darkness... Somewhere in Japan exists the 444th portal, known as The Forest of Resurrection. It was a long time ago when the evil soul uncovered its existence...
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Alternate Versions
The standard German retail version is cut as well, containing the same cuts as the rental version. See more »
This movie, while made to be an action type with some subtle humor, grades pretty low to folks looking for an action movie to snuggle up with and watch alone. This movie is much, much more fun to watch with others, preferably with a sense of humor.
If you're not a fan of action, and are looking for anything remotely deep and meaningful, look someplace else.
The movie is shot entirely in a forest setting, with the times shifting from morning to twilight frequently.
The action is very well put together despite being on an obvious low budget. I recommend this movie to anyone with a few hours to kill with a few friends.
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This movie, while made to be an action type with some subtle humor, grades pretty low to folks looking for an action movie to snuggle up with and watch alone. This movie is much, much more fun to watch with others, preferably with a sense of humor.
If you're not a fan of action, and are looking for anything remotely deep and meaningful, look someplace else.
The movie is shot entirely in a forest setting, with the times shifting from morning to twilight frequently.
The action is very well put together despite being on an obvious low budget. I recommend this movie to anyone with a few hours to kill with a few friends.