Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis

Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis

Evil has a face and it has waited an eternity for a chance to live again.

1988 · 135 min · ★ 6.2 · Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

A demonic reincarnation of a Japanese general from the 10th century appears in the early 20th century Tokyo with a mission to destroy the blooming city.

Directed by Akio Jissoji · Written by Kaizo Hayashi

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