A Trailer and Featurette for 13 ASSASSINS slice its Way onto the Net

Takashi Miike is one of the hardest working directors in all of cinema, and most likely also one of the craziest.  Anyone needing proof need only to watch a triple feature of Visitor- Q, Gozu, and the popular Audition.  Though the man is known for his more extreme films like Ichi The Killer, Miike has taken great risks as a director as well by presenting more art-house and historic films like The Bird People of China and The Great Yokai War.  13 Assassins seems to fit perfectly in the long career of this Japanese sensation.  Combining historical elements while also harkening back to Miike’s samurai influences, the film looks to be a real treat for Miike fans and cinema fans alike.

Earlier this weekend, a trailer was released by Magnolia Pictures.  You can currently view the film on VOD, before it receives its theatrical release April 29th.  Then this evening, I stumbled upon a featurette on Trailer Addict that discusses the different layers of the story while also giving us some great new footage we can enjoy.  Both videos can be viewed below.  For those unfamiliar with the man who has directed over 80 movies and TV shows in his career, do yourself a favor and seek out Takashi Miike.  In the same breath, you will find yourself describing him as David Lynch, John Woo, and David Cronenberg.  Trust me … this isn’t a bad thing.