The Blood of Wolves

About This Movie

The Blood of Wolves is a gritty, atmospheric dive into the yakuza underbelly of late '80s Hiroshima. Shiraishi's direction captures a raw intensity, with a heavy reliance on practical effects that add to the film's grim charm. The pacing is deliberate, allowing you to soak in the tension and moral ambiguity of a world where loyalties blur. Tatsuya Fujiwara and Kenta Kiritani deliver compelling performances, embodying their complex characters in a way that feels authentic. There's a relentless sense of dread woven through the narrative, which complements the dark themes of corruption and betrayal. It's not your run-of-the-mill crime drama, and the horror elements creep in subtly, making for a genuinely unsettling experience.

Released in Japan on November 17, 2018Runtime: 116 minutes, Japanese languageCinematography by Akihiro Hata, dark visual styleScreenplay inspired by real-life yakuza cases