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Sion Sono’s Prisoners of the Ghostland’s Unique Blend of Genres Was Shaped By a Heart Attack
If director Sion Sono hadn’t had a heart attack, his latest film would not be what it is today. Sono was prepping his English-language debut, Prisoners of the Ghostland starring Nicolas Cage, to film in Mexico. However, after the life-changing event, his Oscar-winning star suggested maybe shooting in Sono’s home country of Japan would be…
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Nic Cage’s Prisoners of the Ghostland Is a Sensory Overload That Doesn’t Make Much Sense
Prisoners of the Ghostland, the English language debut of Japanese director Sion Sono, works in two ways. First, it works as an elevator pitch. The film’s simple, captivating concept quickly grabs your attention. It also works as a fever dream. An impressive collection of cool visuals and sequences that don’t really go together, but you’ll…