Ichi the Killer: Definitive Remastered Edition

In-Person Screening

Ichi the Killer: Definitive Remastered Edition

(殺し屋1)

Screening October 6, 2022

“If I could best sum up Miike’s film Ichi the Killer in only one sentence, I’d use the word: Havoc.” – Felix Vasquez, Cinema Crazed

APUC curated feature for FACETS’ special Halloween October programming.

Based on a Manga by Hideo Yamamoto, director Takashi Miike’s cult classic Ichi the Killer returns in a stunning all-new 4k restoration. This visceral, bloody, and often hilarious film follows Kakihara, a notoriously sadistic yakuza enforcer whose search for his boss’ killer brings him into the orbit of a demented costumed assassin known as Ichi.

Screening in Japanese with English subtitles.

Takashi Miike, Japan, 2001, 128 mins.

Festivals, Awards, & Nominations

Official Selection – Midnight Madness – Toronto International Film Festival 2001
Winner – Best Special Effects, Fantafestival 2002
Winner – Best Supporting Actor, Shin’ya Tsukamoto – Yokohama Film Festival 2003

FILM SERIES

Ichi the Killer: Definitive Remastered Edition is a part of our special October film series APUC Horror Marathon presented in partnership with Asian Pop-Up Cinema. View full series.