Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973)

Hanzo’s second film delivered the same kind of samurai action and sexual exploitation as his first, but it feels more aggressive and therefore more offensive. It’s easy to see why it was banned for so long.
When a young woman turns up dead the detective seeks the perpetrator by relying on his own warped morality and sense of justice.
Zatoichi fans will already know the kind of excellence that Shintarô Katsu brings to a role; as Hanzo he’s equally impressive. Furthermore, the production values and care put into staging and lighting each scene is a lot higher than this particular kind of cinema usually gets.

3½ peep shows out of 5