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Seven Souls in the Skull Castle (2013)
Quite Remarkable...and Memorable!
Coming off the hype that is (and richly deserved) Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, I happened across this gem of a stage play on Netflix, and watching for the first time I thought, 'How odd.' I'm a Westerner, what can I say. There were lots of flashing lights, sword fights and shouting, strangely compelling characters and an story that is both exhausting and confounding...but I was also entranced and compelled to watch it again...and again...and again...
Netflix offers several versions of the same filmed play, showing different actors in the various roles, but it is this version that nails the characters for me, they are all truly luminous and ethereal in their roles. And the production values are simply incredible! What magnificent staging! And I live in Melbourne, Australia, home of staged live events, but I have seen nothing on par with this...the lighting, sound and scenery technicians are masters of their craft...
It is a strange story of friendships forged in battle, love and betrayal, well worth the investment of time to watch. It needs a big screen and decent sound system, but oh, it is well worth it...
Watch it just for the experience alone, you will not be disappointed. Now I must seek out the DVD for my collection!