“Fanta, you’re fantasizing!”

Hausu is an interesting film from 1970s Japan directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. This film is beyond bizarre with a flying lamp shade that kills and a piano that devours it's prey. I had the chance to watch this with a group of friends when it aired on IFC in April and we had a blast. The movie almost makes no sense, but is a great experience. From what I've heard, the director got the idea from a dream his daughter had, which makes sense. The effects in the film are actually pretty cool for the time period.

Two scenes from Hausu:

Hausu is available to watch on youtube with english subtitles.
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=AC88B1A20D4B1719&search_query=hausu

Posted By: mdb777 | Date: Sat May 09, 2009 | Comments (2)
Category: Movies, 1970's, Asia

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