It was just last month that we reviewed Tokyo Tribe, the latest film from Japanese director Sion Sono, but as is the case with foreign imports, it’s going to take some time for it to arrive in theaters here. Thankfully fans of the helmer’s particular brand of crazy will be pleased to learn that his previous feature, Why Don’t You Play in Hell?, will be arriving next month.
To highlight the release, Drafthouse Films have delivered the first U.S. trailer which previews the story that follows a wannabe film crew capturing a real-life yakuza battle. Check out the wonderfully bonkers trailer and poster below for the film also starring Jun Kunimura, Fumi Nikaidô, Shin’ichi Tsutsumi, Hiroki Hasegawa, Gen Hoshino, Tomochika, and Itsuji Itao.
There’s a war going on, but that won’t stop the inexperienced but eager wannabe film crew The F*ck Bombers from following their dreams of making the ultimate action epic. Ten years ago, yakuza mid-boss Ikegami led an assault against rival don Muto. Now, on the eve of his revenge, all Muto wants to do is complete his masterpiece, a feature film with his daughter in the starring role, before his wife is released from prison. And The F*ck Bombers are standing by with the chance of a lifetime: to film a real, live yakuza battle to the death… on 35mm! Endlessly irreverent and wildly, hilariously visceral, Why Don’t You Play In Hell? is a Tarantino-esque ode to the yakuza films of yore, and features an over-the-top, blood-soaked finale for the ages.
Why Don’t You Play In Hell? hits theaters on November 7th.