# Izo (2004)

> A crucified samurai assassin erupts into modern Tokyo, turning centuries-old rage into a surreal campaign against authority.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7217

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy
- Director: Takashi Miike
- Cast: Kazuya Nakayama, Kaori Momoi, Ryuhei Matsuda, Hiroki Matsukata, Ryôsuke Miki, Masumi Okada, Hiroshi Katsuno, Masato
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0377079/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: visceral, surreal, oppressive, cult movie night, late night viewing

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