Tag Archives: Kenta Fukasaku

Saturday Matinee: Battle Royale 2

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Luther Blissett

“Battle Royale 2: Requiem” (2003) is an under-appreciated yet boldly provocative sequel taking place three years after the events of the first Battle Royale. The protagonists of the previous film have joined other survivors of past Battle Royales to form … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Battle Royale

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Luther Blissett

With the recent release of the Hunger Games sequel, it seems fitting to feature a cult classic that may have been the inspiration for that series: “Battle Royale”. Released in 2000, it was Kinji Fukasaku’s final film, a director previously … Continue reading →

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