The Iga ninjas are a dying breed as Toyotomis rule allows Japan to experience some peace. Juzo, an Iga ninja who had vowed revenge for the death of his family, is hired by a rich weapons merchant to assassinate Toyotomi, restarting his quest for blood. In his way are rival ninja, and his once best friend who has decided to become a government vassal. The main plot centers around the conflicts that confront Juzo.
Sometimes, one can just have the need for a ninja flick. Castle of Owls (a.k.a. Owl Castle) meets that need with classic shinobi stealth action, meaning of course a lot of lurking behind shoji walls and assassinations from the dark. At first I thought it would have an outdated cheese factor but it was an entertaining watch. I would love a remake of this because there aren't nearly as many shinobi-themed films as there are samurai-themed ones.
Genre: Drama
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