Path of Blood [Blu-ray]

Set in feudal Japan after the end of war in 1614, Path of Blood follows a lone ronin drawn toward a mysterious mountain trail said to reward any samurai who survives its passage. None have ever returned. As the warrior ventures deeper, he faces bandits, assassins, and unspeakable violence, testing whether his sword and will are enough to survive the horrors ahead.

Path of Blood Blu-ray is a visceral tribute to the ultra-violent Japanese samurai tradition, evoking the brutal spirit of Lone Wolf and Cub through a strikingly original approach. Created entirely using traditional paper stop-motion animation and shot frame-by-frame over several years, Eric Power’s debut feature delivers a raw, blood-soaked tale that feels both ancient and handmade. Path of Blood Blu-ray pairs its distinctive visual style with relentless combat, making it a must-see for fans of samurai cinema and experimental animation.

directed by: Eric Power
starring: various
2013 / 62 min / Japanese / Stereo