Sting of Death Blu-ray

'The Sting of Death' Director: Kōhei Oguri (1990) | Radiance Limited Edition Blu-ray of 3000 copies | Region A+B |  Staff Pick  | Japanese w/ English subtitles

In the aftermath of World War II, a couple put their children and household at stake whilst duelling for control in their degrading, middle-aged marriage. A haunting piece shot in a hyperreal style that is equal parts painterly and unflinching.

Limited Edition contents include:
- Documentary on the Japanese film renaissance of the 1990s featuring interviews with Kōhei Oguri, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Kaneto Shindo and others
- Interview with film scholar Hideki Maeda
- Reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters
- Limited Edition booklet featuring newly translated interview with director