Distribution company Tidepoint Pictures announced they will be releasing the experimental Japanese vampire film Sanguivorous (a.k.a. Kyuketsu) on DVD and On Demand this month. Written and directed by Naoki Yoshimoto, the critically-acclaimed 2008 production is being called “the first Japanese avant-garde, silent vampire movie ever made,” incorporating Butoh dance techniques with the haunting imagery of silent horror cinema. The plot involves a young woman who is shocked to discover that her mysterious physical ailments are the result of her vampire heritage, and soon becomes afraid that her growing bloodlust will endanger the life of her boyfriend. Sanguivorous premieres on DVD and VOD Tuesday, November 19th. Check out the spooky trailer...
- 11/8/2013
- by Gregory Burkart
- FEARnet
The medium of silent movies might not be all our cup o java, but if a Vampire flick chock full of striking visuals is your bag, then the fact that Tidepoint Pictures will release Sanguivorous ("Kyuketsu") on November 19th should be a point to note. It is the first Japanese avant-garde, silent vampire movie ever made. The film focuses on a young woman suffering from mysterious physical ailments who's horrified to discover that she's descended from generations of vampires. When with her boyfriend, she struggles to control her peculiar appetite. But it's in her blood... Sanguivorous is written and directed by Japanese filmmaker Naoki Yoshimoto and features the renowned avant-garde butoh dancer Ko Murobushi. Earllier this year the film impressed audiences in New York, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Baltimore, and DC with screenings in conjunction with live musical accompaniment by Japanese percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani and saxophonist Edward Wilkerson, Jr. This unprecedented event combined experimental filmmaking,...
- 11/7/2013
- 24framespersecond.net
If the mere mention of Japanese avant-garde vampires isn't enough to spur on your curiosity about this flick known as Sanguivorous, then you may just want to quietly move on to something else.
From the Press Release
Tidepoint Pictures will release Sanguivorous ("Kyuketsu") on November 19th. It is the first Japanese avant-garde, silent vampire movie ever made. The film focuses on a young woman suffering from mysterious physical ailments who's horrified to discover that she's descended from generations of vampires. When with her boyfriend, she struggles to control her peculiar appetite. But it's in her blood...
Sanguivorous is written and directed by Japanese filmmaker Naoki Yoshimoto and features the renowned avant-garde butoh dancer Ko Murobushi. Earllier this year the film impressed audiences in New York, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Baltimore, and DC with screenings in conjunction with live musical accompaniment by Japanese percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani and saxophonist Edward Wilkerson, Jr. This unprecedented event combined experimental filmmaking,...
From the Press Release
Tidepoint Pictures will release Sanguivorous ("Kyuketsu") on November 19th. It is the first Japanese avant-garde, silent vampire movie ever made. The film focuses on a young woman suffering from mysterious physical ailments who's horrified to discover that she's descended from generations of vampires. When with her boyfriend, she struggles to control her peculiar appetite. But it's in her blood...
Sanguivorous is written and directed by Japanese filmmaker Naoki Yoshimoto and features the renowned avant-garde butoh dancer Ko Murobushi. Earllier this year the film impressed audiences in New York, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Baltimore, and DC with screenings in conjunction with live musical accompaniment by Japanese percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani and saxophonist Edward Wilkerson, Jr. This unprecedented event combined experimental filmmaking,...
- 11/7/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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