The Machine Girl by Noboru Iguchi [2008]

Title: The Machine Girl
Director: Noboru Iguchi
Starring: Minase Yashiro, Asami, Ryōsuke Kawamura
Runtime: 96 minutes
Trailer: YouTube


Oh revenge fueled films, how I love thee. And those lovely Asian ladies in school girl outfits, I think I love you a little more. Thankfully with The Machine Girl we get both for the price of one.

There really isn't much to tell you about this little gem without giving you the goods. We have the ever adorable knock out Ami as The Machine Girl, of course she didn't pop out of the womb with a 8 barrel high power machine gun strapped to her arm. That'd be grounds for some post-birth abortion.

Instead she's the nice girl next door that just wants to lay low and do her family a world of good. Ami and Yu [her younger brother] are braving the world alone after their parents off themselves once accused of murder. Which we are kindly reminded of randomly with sweet one liners like, "What would mom and dad say, before they killed themselves over murder allegations?" Is that not some pure gold right there? Perhaps I'm easily amused.

This is straight up gore film. The blood is over the top and just keeps flowing. The kills are equally over the top provoking plenty of laughter. It's clear to see the dudes behind this number wanted you to laugh and I don't think for a moment they wanted to actually scare you. There's not an ounce of suspence, but plenty of impeccable moments worth watching over and over again.

Here's a repeat watch, a movie to toss on when you have people over, even if they are not fans of the genre. Hell, with the kind of kids I hang out with - this movie would clearly be a nice conversation starter plus a nice change of pace from what people typically watch when it comes to Japanese horror.

Highly recommended.



Jo

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