The Films of Yasuharu Hasebe, Part 1: Black Tight Killers (1966) + Massacre Gun (1967)
In Part 1, the first two films by Yasuharu Hasebe are examined: Black Tight Killers (1966) and new on Blu from Arrow Video / MVD Visual, Massacre Gun (1967).
Author Archive: Mark R. Hasan
BR: Massacre Gun / Massacre Gun (1967)
Yasuharu Hasebe’s second feature film is a wild throwback to classic film noir, updated with a lively jazz score and a ridiculous level of gunplay as three brothers take control of a rival gang’s stronghold over assorted businesses…
DVD: Black Tight Killers / Ore ni sawaru to abunaize (1966)
Although best known for pioneering the pink film genre in Japanese cinema, Yasuharu Haesebe’s first feature as director is a refreshing spin on the gangster film, weaving together ideas from a series of genres, if not the James Bond films…
Claudio Simonetti Discusses Demons, Vinyl, and Nosferatu
Podcast interview with legendary horror composer Claudio Simonetti on the re-release of his catchy / punchy / addictive score for Lamberto Bava’s Demons (1985) + related news & links.
Interview: Rustblade Records’ Stefano Rossello + Soundtracks on Vinyl
Interview with Rustblade Records’ Stefano Rossello on releasing soundtrack albums on vinyl.
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