Movie

The Bells of Death

1968 · 88 min

A somber, slow-burning revenge tale with bursts of swordplay, anchored by a quiet, grieving hero.

Overview: A simple woodcutter named Wei Fu finds his world shattered when three murderous horsemen arrive to kill his family and kidnap his sister. Left with nothing but his mother’s bell-laden bracelet, he sets out to seek his revenge. Lucky for him, Wei Fu encounters a master swordsman, who takes him under his wing.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, grief, family, survival
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
grief
family
survival
justice
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none