Sion Sono’s blood-soaked Why Don’t You Play in Hell? heads to Blu-ray

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

Yes, Sion Sono’s WHY DON’T YOU PLAY IN HELL? is every bit insane as people are saying it is, and now you can own it on Blu-ray as Drafthouse Films will drop the film on shelves this January 27th, 2015. A renegade film crew becomes embroiled with a Japanese crime gang feud in WHY DON'T YOU PLAY IN HELL?, an outrageous actioner that also pays thrilling tribute to classics of the yakuza genre. The latest wild epic from writer-director Sion Sono comes to Digital Download, Blu-ray and DVD. Pre-order the film on Blu-ray right HERE!

Master filmmaker Sion Sono (Love Exposure, Cold Fish) describes his frenzied, gleeful new masterpiece as “an action film about the love of 35mm.” Based on a screenplay he wrote nearly 15 years ago, WHY DON'T YOU PLAY IN HELL? is among Sono’s very best work, as his trademark excess and outrageousness are infused with an affection for the previous century of Japanese cinema. This is Sono with his talent and unique vision completely unleashed.

There's a war going on, but that won't stop the inexperienced but eager wannabe film crew The Fuck Bombers from following their dreams of making the ultimate action epic. Ten years ago, yakuza mid-boss Ikegami led an assault against rival don Muto. Now, on the eve of his revenge, all Muto wants to do is complete his masterpiece, a feature film with his daughter in the starring role, before his wife is released from prison. And The Fuck Bombers are standing by with the chance of a lifetime: to film a real, live yakuza battle to the death…on 35mm!

WHY DON’T YOU PLAY IN HELL? was an official selection at various 2013 festivals, including the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival, the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, the Independent Film Festival Boston, the Nashville Film Festival and the RiverRun International Film Festival.

Special Features:

• Press conference with director Sion Sono
• 11×17-inch fold-out poster by comic artist James Callahan
• 24-page booklet
• Theatrical trailers
• Digital download