set japan ashura story demons taking earth premise far complicated arching storyline forgotten japan turmoil demons occupying human form roaming lands generally speaking demons look act like humans evil japanese word use demons rather classical form ogre mythological creature historic stature were talking creatures would appear like gods simple ugly childeating monstersbr br however human form remains green eyes green teeth appear put sort stress order save world demons demonslayers trained skilled warriors spot defeat every kind demon guard passageway realm hell real world basic premisesbr br the story begins festival local town amid festivities  men ride in dressed black seemingly intent harm villagers run excepting demonic nature turn greeneyed try kill them demonslayers end killing majority demons story gets interesting whole essence story begins gate hell fortunetelling demon appears  gatekeepers revealing arrival ashura it comes end reign man begins reign demons ashura however requires form birthing process first step occurred opening battle revealed see film  demonslayers wise old man powerful yet unprincipled man skilled compassionate warrior immediately see split them old man wanting stop demons powerful one wanting bend increasing ego maniacal wishes third looking stop second along way meets woman begins take fancy to believes special relationship with turn brigand goodnatured sought authorities two finally meet face face places hand shoulder suddenly scathed mark shoulder needless say mark good sign ensues battle earth battle good evil be also good good itselfbr br the point film became something thought would came thinking would either fastpaced action style film demons horror film macabre evil foul creatures likes would seen ringu juon however mistaken best possible way story seemed adaptation old japanese play plays such combining essentially action driven adrenaline scenes great concept amazing narrative style makes compelled think rather sit wallowing gore many scenes painted luxurious dialogue two characters likes never seen hollywood film becomes practically theatrical experience takes breath awaybr br the film makes use immaculate scenery camerawork comparable many great samurai films days adding wellthought classical plot great acting great music thoroughly stunning scenes must watch bookbr br that said need disclaimer everyone cheap thrills horror balls wall action horror style play thats filmed much say takes time so flying face conventional oneliners like japanese plays exchanges characters last many minutes come together quick yet marvelous battle scene enjoy thing masterpiece idea good film slasher flicks little plot excessive nudity easily watch something elsebr br overall film unique amazing one keeps riveted amused good writing good acting good direction solidly great film