Death Shadows

A grim, shadowy samurai-era action drama that feels tense and morally murky, with bursts of violence and a somber emotional undercurrent.

Directed by

Hideo Gosha

Genres

Action

Starring

Mariko Ishihara, Masanori Sera, Mari Natsuki

Tagline

Punish the wicked, but stay in the dark.

Overview

Three men sentenced to death are spared and changed into “shadows executioners”, a group of ruthless ninja working for mysterious high ranking officials. During their investigation on some illegal business, one of them, called “Yazuke the Viper”, finds his abandoned daughter, Ocho, who has now become a mistress of Denzo, a smuggler. After Yazuke’s death, Ocho is also recruited as a “shadows executioner”, with the task of completing her father’s mission.

How it feels

Dark, tense, bleak and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, corruption, family, betrayal

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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