Dead or Alive
A daring exercise in ultra-violent extremes.
Directed by Takashi Miike
Produced by Toei Video Company
A visceral, kinetic crime thriller that revels in stylized ultra-violence and the collision of underworld factions in a corrupt urban landscape.
Ryūichi and his small gang of Triad vie for control of the Japanese underworld in a crime-ridden Shinjuku quarter while Detective Jojima tries to bring it down.
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Like Dead or Alive
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dead or Alive
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dead or Alive, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dead or Alive, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dead or Alive, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
