Sex and Fury (1973), originally titled Furyō anego-den: Inoshika Ochō , is a cornerstone of the Japanese "" genre. Directed by Norifumi Suzuki , the film is a high-octane blend of Meiji-era period drama, graphic action, and stylized eroticism that has gained a massive cult following, notably influencing Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill . Plot Overview: A Tale of Vengeance
: As a young girl, Ocho witnesses her father's brutal murder by three men, identified only by the distinct tattoos on their backs: a boar , a deer , and a butterfly .
: The film features high-energy choreography and a distinctive funk score by Ichiro Araki , which helps define its cool, 70s atmosphere.