Masters of Horror Episode 13: Imprint
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The Masters of Horror series on Showtime brings the top horror writers and directors together for a series of incredible one-hour features. The thirteenth episode, Imprint directed by Takashi Miike was banned by Showtime.
Written by The Zombie Master Lee Roberts
March 2, 2007
Original
air date: Banned by Showtime. Released on DVD September 26,
2006
Directed by: Takashi Miike
Written by: Daisuke Tengan
Novel by: Shimako Iwai
Starring:
Billy Drago as Christopher
Michie Ito as Komomo
Toshie Negishi as The Madam
Youki Kudoh as The Woman
Synopsis: Christopher (Billy Drago) is
an American who has returned to Japan in search of the prostitute
(Michie Ito) that he fell in love with years ago and had promised that
one day he would return for her. Following her trail to a mysterious
island he links up with another, slightly deformed, prostitute and
finds out that his beloved Komomo has died. The explanation he is told
in Imprint leaves him with more questions than
answers and he insists on more details. He soon discovers that he would
have been better off to leave well enough alone.
Thoughts: Through the years I have become a big fan of Takashi Miike (Audition, Ichi the Killer, etc.). I do not agree with Showtime’s decision to ban Imprint. Yes, it is disturbing in places (typical Miike), and yes, it is overtly graphic in places (typical Miike) but this is horror and it was no more disturbing than Haeckel’s Tale or Jenifer. Takashi Miike is definitely a “Master of Horror” and Imprint is yet another example of his work that helps solidify that fact. Questions or comments about Imprint? Contact us!
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