This was produced by the Daiei Motion Picture Company, who also made the Daimajin trilogy (which appears to use a lot of the same sets) and the Gamera series. Daiei doesn't exist anymore but their properties/assets are now owned by Kadokawa.
Definitely want to watch this. The supernatural beings in these type of movies can be really scarry, the clip with the person looking around the screen with what looks like a snake body freaked me out.
Those are called rokurokubi. Sometimes they're depicted as having their head actually leave their body. There are a few legends about humanoid female monsters with detaching heads in Asia folk tales, like the leyak in Indonesia, the penanggalan in Malaysia, and the Krasue in Thailand.
I follow a number of these studios on Facebook and have seen this posted several times, but the cover art didn't really grab me. Thanks to your great review, I've just added it to my wishlist...for now!
I think that Yasuda was a very capable director. He helmed some of the best Zatoichi-Films and he also did the first Movie of the „Daimajin“-Trilogy - also a Period Drama in which the titular monster only really plays a part during the Finale.
Thanks Dark Corners! This is an enjoyable series. One lucky thing that happened when working on creature effects on “Teito Taisen” in Japan in 1989 was visiting and briefly touring Daiei Studios. Fun memories …….
Excellent mention Robin! Thanks much! I was fortunate enough to pick up the Arrow Blu-ray box-set that contains this and the other 3 attractions last year (mentioned in your "show more" pull down, under "Buy:") Excellent, all of them. :)
House is strange (although it's nowhere near as bonkers as it's Japanese namesake). It's been years since I've seen it, but I think he ended up battling a zombie who he met in Nam 🤔
Damn, that looks enjoyable. A few years back, I would watch The Seven Samurai continually. I must of been Asian in my past life, cause I would eat when they ate, To be closer to Kurosawa`s work. You did it again, Robin.....Thanx
This is the one entry of the series I haven't watched yet. I have heard from fans that it's generally considered the lesser of the original trilogy since it's the least focused on the yokai, but it does look interesting
Thanks for this recommendation. I got all four Yokai movies on dvd for early bday present today and also Kwaidan which is more traditional ghost story.
I actually saw the Yokai film trilogy not long ago and they are certainly different from all other Japanese genre films. I was quite confused at first, but by the time I got to the third film (Spook Warfare), I had a good handle on what these films are really about. As for films with multiple types of ghosts, a couple that come to mind are "The Uninvited" (1944) and "The Conjuring 2" (2016). The Uninvited features two ghosts (one good and one evil) whose manifestations are completely different from each other. The Conjuring 2 features at least three different ghosts with the Old Man, the Nun and the Crooked Man.
Fun Fact: Many people tend to confuse yokai with yurei, which are also spirits. However, according to scholar Yanagita Kurio, who has taught numerous lectures on the subject, yurei each haunt a specific person, whereas yokai usually haunt an certain area/region in the presence of a number of unspecified individuals.
THE WAXWORK films. I mean the early silent film, Waxworks 1922(?), and the two Waxwork films of the late 80's /early 90's.. They are not related in any way, really....except the fact that the wax figures each tell a story.
But sadly, there is no US English dub of this movie, because Sandy Frank Productions did not distributed the “Yokai Monsters” trilogy for TV in the 1970’s. The “Yokai Monsters” films were only released in Japan, and I don’t know why this movie never made to the US for TV under Sandy Frank.
By strange coincidence I just watched Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare a sequel to 100 Monsters (that I watched a few years ago) and I don't really remember if I liked it more but both were pretty good. Daiei was better at this folk-based genre cinema than their regular tokusatsu they're more famous for.
I felt this was the best of the trilogy, with the last entry being a bit of a disappointment. In fact, it’s a bit of a stretch including the third film in the series at all, given that the same spooky characters don’t even appear. If I remember right, it’s some other ghosts that aren’t nearly as creative or interesting. Still, all three films have some very memorable moments and I think the first two are definitely worth a watch.
Has anyone seen the anime Requiem from the Darkness? It's based on this, with the main character being the author of the book "The 1 Hundred Stories". It's the best.
The Yokai Monsters trilogy was actually taken from a popular early manga series of the day, which also inspired 2005's "The Great Yokai War", a surprise career turn for director Miike "Audition" Takahashi away from horror to big-budget FX kiddy film: th-cam.com/video/a-h6_7VfQ34/w-d-xo.html
Japanese Folk Horror? Count me in.
Häxan does a nice job of portraying authentic looking devils.
This movie looks fun. Japanese ghost stories never disappoint imo. Looking forward to watching this one. Thanks Robin for finding these gems for us.
This was produced by the Daiei Motion Picture Company, who also made the Daimajin trilogy (which appears to use a lot of the same sets) and the Gamera series. Daiei doesn't exist anymore but their properties/assets are now owned by Kadokawa.
The newest (I think 5th) Yokai movie from Kadokawa actually features the Return of Daimajin
@@orinanime I heard about that! I really want to see it. I love Majin.
Always enjoyed the films created by that studio. Very interesting stuff.
HOW have I never heard of this Flic!?! Thanks for the addition to my Film Bucket List!
Stumbled across the trailer w/o subtitles and had to find out what this was. Glad my Shadow Level perks can help introduce it to more people.
For the swordman defending the people, my favorite is Zatoichi.
Which one? The "Beat" Takashi version with the fabulous closing musical number?
@@euansmith3699 From the 60's series of movies to Takashi. The closing musical number is fabulous.
I love this trilogy, glad to see it getting some love 😁 Thanks Robin, Graham, and Shadow requester! 👍
I watched this about a year ago and totally enjoyed it. Fun, Lil goofy, A fun lil ride.
it is a very standard Yokai story with a standard name which means Yokai parade basically. I really liked it
So it's a historical folk horror? Sweet, one of my favourite film genres.
Definitely want to watch this. The supernatural beings in these type of movies can be really scarry, the clip with the person looking around the screen with what looks like a snake body freaked me out.
Those are called rokurokubi. Sometimes they're depicted as having their head actually leave their body. There are a few legends about humanoid female monsters with detaching heads in Asia folk tales, like the leyak in Indonesia, the penanggalan in Malaysia, and the Krasue in Thailand.
@@fisheyenomiko That's fascinating. Thanks!
This is a new one, to me. Thanks, Robin!
Ditto!
I follow a number of these studios on Facebook and have seen this posted several times, but the cover art didn't really grab me. Thanks to your great review, I've just added it to my wishlist...for now!
I think that Yasuda was a very capable director. He helmed some of the best Zatoichi-Films and he also did the first Movie of the „Daimajin“-Trilogy - also a Period Drama in which the titular monster only really plays a part during the Finale.
oh wow... this looks cool. Will have to check this out.
my week is complete!
I do love J-Horror. This movie is such a delight. So Happy I got to see here on TH-cam. ^^
Thanks Dark Corners! This is an enjoyable series. One lucky thing that happened when working on creature effects on “Teito Taisen” in Japan in 1989 was visiting and briefly touring Daiei Studios. Fun memories …….
Excellent mention Robin! Thanks much!
I was fortunate enough to pick up the Arrow Blu-ray box-set that contains this and the other 3 attractions last year (mentioned in your "show more" pull down, under "Buy:")
Excellent, all of them. :)
I recall the ‘80s horror-comedy “House” movies having several different kinds of supernatural antagonists. And “The Gate” (1987).
House is strange (although it's nowhere near as bonkers as it's Japanese namesake). It's been years since I've seen it, but I think he ended up battling a zombie who he met in Nam 🤔
Very intriguing-going on my Shudder watchlist right now. Thanks, Robin!
99 Monster Balloons! 10,000 Monsters For Peace!
Thanks Robin!!! Looks cool! Kind of film I would like, more as an adult. 🙂
These Yokai movies are a blast
looks crazy but fun.. what more can you want?
Yeap!!!!! 🙂
Damn, that looks enjoyable. A few years back, I would watch The Seven Samurai continually. I must of been Asian in my past life, cause I would eat when they ate, To be closer to Kurosawa`s work. You did it again, Robin.....Thanx
I just ordered the entire trilogy; 3 DVDs in widescreen w/English subtitles. The thing is I ordered them just before coming across this video.
Wow, great review...I bet the wonderful guy that submitted that movie is a helluva fellow, ....😂
Meh
SPOOKIES!! Hahahahahaa! That has TONS of Variety!!!! HAHAHAHAHA!
My folks and I love this trilogy.
the great yokai war is my favourite
This is the one entry of the series I haven't watched yet. I have heard from fans that it's generally considered the lesser of the original trilogy since it's the least focused on the yokai, but it does look interesting
Looks good!
Thanks for this recommendation. I got all four Yokai movies on dvd for early bday present today and also Kwaidan which is more traditional ghost story.
I actually saw the Yokai film trilogy not long ago and they are certainly different from all other Japanese genre films. I was quite confused at first, but by the time I got to the third film (Spook Warfare), I had a good handle on what these films are really about.
As for films with multiple types of ghosts, a couple that come to mind are "The Uninvited" (1944) and "The Conjuring 2" (2016). The Uninvited features two ghosts (one good and one evil) whose manifestations are completely different from each other. The Conjuring 2 features at least three different ghosts with the Old Man, the Nun and the Crooked Man.
I have the trilogy and enjoy it so much.
Fun Fact: Many people tend to confuse yokai with yurei, which are also spirits. However, according to scholar Yanagita Kurio, who has taught numerous lectures on the subject, yurei each haunt a specific person, whereas yokai usually haunt an certain area/region in the presence of a number of unspecified individuals.
THE WAXWORK films. I mean the early silent film, Waxworks 1922(?), and the two Waxwork films of the late 80's /early 90's.. They are not related in any way, really....except the fact that the wax figures each tell a story.
Thanks!
Real variety of supernatural creatures? Ghostbusters!
In American movies, the film with the most supernatural creatures would be Spookies. That film would be a great choice for a Bad Movie Review.
Do you think if they were dubbed that they would get a bigger viewing figures?
Very creative spirits in this
Reminds me a bit of Spirited Away. I'll give it a watch, ta.
Nightbreed
Beat me to it 😊 The obvious choice….. a great movie.
But sadly, there is no US English dub of this movie, because Sandy Frank Productions did not distributed the “Yokai Monsters” trilogy for TV in the 1970’s. The “Yokai Monsters” films were only released in Japan, and I don’t know why this movie never made to the US for TV under Sandy Frank.
I watch that in my brother room he had this smart tv that has apps that you watching all the shows on free channel
By strange coincidence I just watched Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare a sequel to 100 Monsters (that I watched a few years ago) and I don't really remember if I liked it more but both were pretty good. Daiei was better at this folk-based genre cinema than their regular tokusatsu they're more famous for.
I felt this was the best of the trilogy, with the last entry being a bit of a disappointment. In fact, it’s a bit of a stretch including the third film in the series at all, given that the same spooky characters don’t even appear. If I remember right, it’s some other ghosts that aren’t nearly as creative or interesting. Still, all three films have some very memorable moments and I think the first two are definitely worth a watch.
Other way round for me. The last film has more monsters and action. it's more fun than the first two. i enjoyed the Daimajin trilogy too.
The Second film became more of a super hero film. The first one made you think. "Are the monsters real? Or just the rich people going mad?"
Yokai are necessarily scary, harmful or helpful! They simply are.... YOKAI!
Has anyone seen the anime Requiem from the Darkness? It's based on this, with the main character being the author of the book "The 1 Hundred Stories". It's the best.
Seems an interesting film.
Seen all 3
So you're doing Kurosawa now, great I'm back as a Patreon then 😅
The Yokai Monsters trilogy was actually taken from a popular early manga series of the day, which also inspired 2005's "The Great Yokai War", a surprise career turn for director Miike "Audition" Takahashi away from horror to big-budget FX kiddy film: th-cam.com/video/a-h6_7VfQ34/w-d-xo.html
Could you review the film Krull? Please.
The story reminds me of Pale Rider
I want "Yo-Kai Watch" back...
The variety of Yokai here reminds me of this anime opening theme: th-cam.com/video/ul22FlT_IAI/w-d-xo.html
Sounds like Pokémon. :)