A wild, stylized, music video gorefest starring J-pop renditions of iconic horror.
When it comes to American horror, there has always been a relatively straightforward formula that filmmakers have adhered to. Certainly, over the years, there have been adjustments and tweaks to that very simple equation and those shifts from the norm either propel a feature to a singular stardom or the oblivion that bad movies go to after they die upon release.
And after watching the legendary Japanese director Yoshihiro Nishimura's Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl, i can honestly say that Japanese horror does not nor ever will compartmentalize itself to these standards. Sprung from the twisted mind behind Machine Girl, Suicide Club, and Mutant Girl Squad, VGvsFG plays in a field of all new insanity.
The Setup
The films follows new transfer student Monami (yes, no pun intended) as she sweeps into her new high school virtually unnoticed.
When it comes to American horror, there has always been a relatively straightforward formula that filmmakers have adhered to. Certainly, over the years, there have been adjustments and tweaks to that very simple equation and those shifts from the norm either propel a feature to a singular stardom or the oblivion that bad movies go to after they die upon release.
And after watching the legendary Japanese director Yoshihiro Nishimura's Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl, i can honestly say that Japanese horror does not nor ever will compartmentalize itself to these standards. Sprung from the twisted mind behind Machine Girl, Suicide Club, and Mutant Girl Squad, VGvsFG plays in a field of all new insanity.
The Setup
The films follows new transfer student Monami (yes, no pun intended) as she sweeps into her new high school virtually unnoticed.
- 5/1/2011
- Cinelinx
A wild, stylized, music video gorefest starring J-pop renditions of iconic horror.
When it comes to American horror, there has always been a relatively straightforward formula that filmmakers have adhered to. Certainly, over the years, there have been adjustments and tweaks to that very simple equation and those shifts from the norm either propel a feature to a singular stardom or the oblivion that bad movies go to after they die upon release.
And after watching the legendary Japanese director Yoshihiro Nishimura's Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl, i can honestly say that Japanese horror does not nor ever will compartmentalize itself to these standards. Sprung from the twisted mind behind Machine Girl, Suicide Club, and Mutant Girl Squad, VGvsFG plays in a field of all new insanity.
The Setup
The films follows new transfer student Monami (yes, no pun intended) as she sweeps into her new high school virtually unnoticed.
When it comes to American horror, there has always been a relatively straightforward formula that filmmakers have adhered to. Certainly, over the years, there have been adjustments and tweaks to that very simple equation and those shifts from the norm either propel a feature to a singular stardom or the oblivion that bad movies go to after they die upon release.
And after watching the legendary Japanese director Yoshihiro Nishimura's Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl, i can honestly say that Japanese horror does not nor ever will compartmentalize itself to these standards. Sprung from the twisted mind behind Machine Girl, Suicide Club, and Mutant Girl Squad, VGvsFG plays in a field of all new insanity.
The Setup
The films follows new transfer student Monami (yes, no pun intended) as she sweeps into her new high school virtually unnoticed.
- 5/1/2011
- Cinelinx
By Ed Sum
3/5
Directed by Yoshihiro Nishimura and Naoyuki Tomomatsu.
Written by Yoshihiro Nishimura.
The horror genre films coming out of Japan are usually breathtakingly imaginative. They can range from delivering genuine chills to just being laughable. But for people seeking the latter, Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl hits comedic heights dead-on. The product is entertaining in a weird kind of way, but was that what director Yoshihiro Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police) intended?
He tries to look into the sub-cultures that often exist within Japanese high schools. But for some viewers, what he tries to do is treading a very fine line of what is considered satire. What he explores in wrist-cutting and Ganguro culture is very questionable. And the humour and low-budget special effects borrows a page from the Evil Dead movies, complete with the enough cheesy performances to either make one cringe or think they're watching a Troma product.
3/5
Directed by Yoshihiro Nishimura and Naoyuki Tomomatsu.
Written by Yoshihiro Nishimura.
The horror genre films coming out of Japan are usually breathtakingly imaginative. They can range from delivering genuine chills to just being laughable. But for people seeking the latter, Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl hits comedic heights dead-on. The product is entertaining in a weird kind of way, but was that what director Yoshihiro Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police) intended?
He tries to look into the sub-cultures that often exist within Japanese high schools. But for some viewers, what he tries to do is treading a very fine line of what is considered satire. What he explores in wrist-cutting and Ganguro culture is very questionable. And the humour and low-budget special effects borrows a page from the Evil Dead movies, complete with the enough cheesy performances to either make one cringe or think they're watching a Troma product.
- 11/18/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Director: Yoshihiro Nishimura/Naoyuki Tomomatsu Review: Tim Irwin Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl is everything you could hope for from a movie with that title, and so much more. It is a fantastic mix of Tokyo ore Police and Postal, the most offensive Japanese movie I've ever seen, and an absolute blast to watch. The opening scene squares off Vampire Girl with a trio of bizarre Japanese schoolgirls who seem to be assembled from a variety of body parts. Vampire Girl soon disassembles them, going so far as to "unwrap" one of their heads, leaving a spinning, bloody skull. There are showers of blood, and it becomes immediately clear that Yoshihiro Nishimura, who did the makeup effects for Tokyo Gore Police and Hard Revenge Milly, was involved with the production. Here Nishimura is co-helming the film with Naoyuki Tomomatsu, who directed Zombie Self-Defense Force. After the initial sequence the film...
- 4/27/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
Vampire Girl Vs. Frankenstein Girl
Stars: Eihi Shiina, Yukie Kawamura, Eri Otoguro, Takumi Saito, Jiji Bu | Written by Naoyuki Tomomatsu | Directed by Naoyuki Tomomatsu & Yoshihiro Nishimura
High school student Mizushima receives Valentines Day chocolates from the new student, Monami. Little did he know that the chocolates contained traces of Monami’s vampire blood. He gets infected from eating them and Monami confesses that she wants to live with him forever as vampires. Meanwhile, Mizushima decides that he wants to fully become a vampire with Monami’s help. Keiko, Mizushima’s girl friend, sees the two on the school rooftop kissing and in a state of hysteria, attempts to throw Monami off the roof but falls off herself instead. Keiko dies but her father, Kenji Furano, the mad scientist, resurrects her as Franken girl. Thus begins a deadly combat between Franken Keiko and Vampire Monami in the name of love…
Vampire Girl vs.
Stars: Eihi Shiina, Yukie Kawamura, Eri Otoguro, Takumi Saito, Jiji Bu | Written by Naoyuki Tomomatsu | Directed by Naoyuki Tomomatsu & Yoshihiro Nishimura
High school student Mizushima receives Valentines Day chocolates from the new student, Monami. Little did he know that the chocolates contained traces of Monami’s vampire blood. He gets infected from eating them and Monami confesses that she wants to live with him forever as vampires. Meanwhile, Mizushima decides that he wants to fully become a vampire with Monami’s help. Keiko, Mizushima’s girl friend, sees the two on the school rooftop kissing and in a state of hysteria, attempts to throw Monami off the roof but falls off herself instead. Keiko dies but her father, Kenji Furano, the mad scientist, resurrects her as Franken girl. Thus begins a deadly combat between Franken Keiko and Vampire Monami in the name of love…
Vampire Girl vs.
- 3/11/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Director: Yoshihiro Nishimura & Naoyuki Tomomatsu. Review: Adam Wing. From the makers of Tokyo Gore Police, The Machine Girl and Samurai Princess comes the most romantic movie of the year. Probably. Tokyo Gore Police director Yoshihiro Nishimura teams up with Zombie Self-Defence Force director Naoyuki Tomomatsu for cult hit Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl. Based on Uchida Shungiku's manga, Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl stars Yukie Kawamura (Carved 2) and Eri Otoguro (OneChanbara: The Movie), with support from Takumi Saitoh, Eihi Shiina and J-horror director Takashi Shimizu. choolgirl Monami (Yukie Kawamura), complete with fetching school uniform, is in love with classmate Mizushima (Takumi Saitoh), unfortunately he already has a hot Japanese girlfriend called Keiko (Eri Otoguro). It’s Japanese tradition for girls to give boys chocolate on Valentines Day and Monami is no exception, apart from the whole sexy vampire schoolgirl thing of course. She laces her chocolate in order to infect Mizushima with vampire blood,...
- 2/20/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
Normally I'd have some sort of mildly topical introduction which led into what would assuredly be an insightful appraisal of the film, but there's only one question that matters when discussing something like Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl. Do you want to see high-pressure hydraulics spray out gallons upon gallons of blood from people's neck wounds? In a tragic love triangle, Monami/Vampire Girl (Yukie Kawamura) gives Mizushima (Takumi Saito) a Valentine's Day chocolate filled with her own blood, changing him into an immortal. The third side of the triangle is Keiko (Eri Otoguro) who wants Mizushima all to herself. A fight ensues, but when Keiko accidentally falls to her death from the roof, her mad scientist Kubuki father brings her back to life with the aid of a few of her fellow students' body parts allowing her to take on Monami in a battle to the death. I'll assume that the answer to my previous question...
- 9/26/2009
- by Dr. Cole Abaius
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Not only will our very own London correspondent Ben Austwick be there to cover the fest but it's one of the best lineups ever!
How about the world premier for Pa giant insect comedy Infestation? Check.
Sneak preview of La Horde? Check.
UK premier of Cannes premier Hierro? Check.
The surprisingly good Giallo, the latest from Dario Argento? Check.
The world premier of The Descent part 2? Check!
Full schedule after the break. (Yes we copied Dread Central's post. Thanks UncleCreepy!)
Main Programme - Empire 1
# Thursday 27 August
18.30 Triangle (World Premiere)
The Boat That Shocked! Film4 FrightFest is delighted to open this year’s festival with the first ever showing of British director Christopher Smith’s latest spellbinding horror fantasy. When Jess (Melissa George) hits a seagull driving to her local harbour little does she know it signals a harrowing omen for her yachting trip with friends. From epic ocean vistas to poignantly shocking finale,...
How about the world premier for Pa giant insect comedy Infestation? Check.
Sneak preview of La Horde? Check.
UK premier of Cannes premier Hierro? Check.
The surprisingly good Giallo, the latest from Dario Argento? Check.
The world premier of The Descent part 2? Check!
Full schedule after the break. (Yes we copied Dread Central's post. Thanks UncleCreepy!)
Main Programme - Empire 1
# Thursday 27 August
18.30 Triangle (World Premiere)
The Boat That Shocked! Film4 FrightFest is delighted to open this year’s festival with the first ever showing of British director Christopher Smith’s latest spellbinding horror fantasy. When Jess (Melissa George) hits a seagull driving to her local harbour little does she know it signals a harrowing omen for her yachting trip with friends. From epic ocean vistas to poignantly shocking finale,...
- 7/3/2009
- QuietEarth.us
The UK's most amazing horror film festival Film 4 FrightFest has released what could very well be one of the best horror line-ups we've seen ever for its latest show taking place August 27th - August 31st, brimming with films we've been salivating over Stateside!
If you need any more reasons to fly across the pond check out the schedule below!
Main Programme - Empire 1
Thursday 27 August 18.30 Triangle (World Premiere)
The Boat That Shocked! Film4 FrightFest is delighted to open this year’s festival with the first ever showing of British director Christopher Smith’s latest spellbinding horror fantasy. When Jess (Melissa George) hits a seagull driving to her local harbour little does she know it signals a harrowing omen for her yachting trip with friends. From epic ocean vistas to poignantly shocking finale, Triangle is Smith’s best, polished and most mature work.
95 minutes Director: Christopher Smith UK/Australia 2009
Melissa George...
If you need any more reasons to fly across the pond check out the schedule below!
Main Programme - Empire 1
Thursday 27 August 18.30 Triangle (World Premiere)
The Boat That Shocked! Film4 FrightFest is delighted to open this year’s festival with the first ever showing of British director Christopher Smith’s latest spellbinding horror fantasy. When Jess (Melissa George) hits a seagull driving to her local harbour little does she know it signals a harrowing omen for her yachting trip with friends. From epic ocean vistas to poignantly shocking finale, Triangle is Smith’s best, polished and most mature work.
95 minutes Director: Christopher Smith UK/Australia 2009
Melissa George...
- 7/3/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Head on over to the official site for the Zombie killing, Cowgirl extravaganza that is OneeChanbara: The movie and you’ll be confronted by a intriguing new pop up window, touting what appears to be teaser trailer for a sequel to the hugely entertaining first film! We say appears because aside from the title: “Onechanbara: Vortex” they’ve very kindly provided absolutely Zero information about the trail. Watching the clip it also looks like a new Bikini clad starlet will to be taking over the lead from “Eri Otoguro” as the feather boa wearing, Katana wielding, femme fatale “Aya.” We've searched high and low for more info on the production but so far no luck. More when we do.
- 4/2/2009
- 24framespersecond.net
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