EP91 Ichi The Killer (2001) "There's no love in your violence."
Description
This week on Pod of the Dead, we’re diving headfirst into the ultra-violent, totally unhinged world of Takashi Miike’s Ichi the Killer — one of the most infamous and controversial films in horror and cult cinema history.
Host Nicholas is joined by Brian, Tyler, and Dustin as we dissect the film’s over-the-top gore, sadomasochistic characters, and pitch-black sense of humor. We dig into Miike’s chaotic directing style, the manga origins of the story, and the complex psychology behind characters like Kakihara and Ichi.
Is it art? Is it exploitation? Is it both? Tune in as we try to make sense of the madness that is Ichi the Killer.
⚠️ Warning: This episode (and the film) contains discussion of extreme violence and disturbing themes.
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