Game Master Death Sushi
Game Master Death Sushi

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Game Master Death Sushi

2018
Movie
83 min
Japanese

Nine men and women awake totally disoriented in a locked room without knowing how they got there. But that is just the beginning, because suddenly there stands someone in a cheap samurai costume and introduces himself as "The Game Master," who tells them that they have been chosen as candidates for the "Death-Sushi-Games" - a bloody battle begins!

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: Tetsuya TomaruGenres: Comedy, Horror, Action

Plot Summary

A martial arts master is forced to confront her past when her father is murdered and his famous sushi restaurant is taken over by a Yakuza boss. She must master her skills and fight her way through a gauntlet of deadly assassins to avenge him and reclaim her family's legacy.

Critical Reception

Game Master Death Sushi is a cult B-movie that leans heavily into its absurd premise and over-the-top action. It garnered attention for its unique blend of martial arts, gore, and sushi-making, appealing to a niche audience appreciative of its campy sensibilities and energetic fight choreography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative and often hilarious action sequences.

  • Appreciated for its unique blend of horror, comedy, and martial arts.

  • Noted for its sheer absurdity and B-movie charm.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's wild entertainment value and its success as a 'so bad it's good' cult flick.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a wave of recent Japanese cult films that embrace extreme gore, bizarre humor, and martial arts action, often with a low-budget, independent spirit.

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