Sion Sono’s Why Don’t You Play in Hell? releases bloody new stills

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

Sion Sono has directed some "out there" flicks before – I'm thinking of SUICIDE CLUB and COLD FISH in particular – but his latest might be his most bonkers yet. WHY DON'T YOU PLAY IN HELL? is an ode to 35mm filmmaking, yakuza movies, bloodshed and all things outrageous, and we've got a handful of new stills from it to share with you; check them out below.

Here's the flick's nutty synopsis:

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!

Makes total sense, yeah?

WHY DON'T YOU PLAY IN HELL? hits cinemas and VOD on November 7th courtesy of Drafthouse Films. If you missed the trailer we out up back in April, head over HERE.