Director(s)
Yuji Shimomura
Starring
Tak Sakaguchi, Takamasa Suga, Kentaro Seagal, Yuuki Takeuchi, Yoko Fujita
Language(s)
English
Released
May 20, 2006
Genre
Action & Adventure, Foreign
Run Time
90 minutes
Rating
PG-13
Description
DEATH TRANCE is a stylish over-the-top action fantasy film starring Japan’s newest star Tak Sakaguchi of VERSUS and GODZILLA: FINAL WARS. Yuji Shimomura, best known for directing the fight sequences for VERSUS, makes his directorial debut! DEATH TRANCE also features Kentaro Seagal's first action movie debut (son of Steven Segal!)
In an unknown place and unknown time, a master Samurai known only by the name of Grave (Tak Sakaguchi) searches for the ultimate battle. Never showing
...morefear for any fight, Grave is the one and only swordsman able tosteal the mysterious and legendary coffin from the holy Tougan Temple. In this world without reason, a young girl from the temple grounds follows Grave and the coffin wherever they may go.
And so begins the deadly race to re-capture the coffin and its hidden power from Grave for good or evil.
DEATH TRANCE embodies a mix of the modern Samurai movie with highly stylized post-apocalyptic MAD MAX cinematography. Filmed amongst the ancient ruins of rural Japan, DEATH TRANCE depicts non-stop battles between sword and gun, mortal & immortal, myth and reality within a stark desert and forbidden forest. In the end, will destruction win or hope prevail? ...hide
Zachary Esters
March 26th 2010
This movie was AWESOME!!
PAPA BEAR
March 26th 2010
I have allways been a dedicated fan of any and all types of Martial Arts flicks...
I recall the old fasioned Martial Arts Theatre flicks my friends used to watch faithfully into the late night every weekend!!! They were simply AWESOME!!! Gotta love it... runs through my veins, lol...
This movie Death Trance looks AMAZEING with non stop packed excitement and action... I love the Amazeing Technology that enhances todays films... I will Definately rate this film a 5 star and a must add to my collection!!!
Respectfully,
PAPA BEAR
jmatin1971
September 30th 2010
Great kung fu flick with lots of action.
freshset
November 9th 2010
Michelle Yeoh is one of my favorite martial art actors, She's back in rare form in this movie, akin ot crouching tiger hidden dragon with its magical flair, a great watch for any mythology martial arts film lover!