Cult Film: Riki-Oh, the Story of Ricky

Portland Movie Club Cult Films Meet-Up - Spotlight on RIKI-OH: THE STORY OF RIKI
Let's talk about movies! Join Movie Club Members David, Victoria, and Alex for Riki-Oh: The Story of Riki.
Here's how it works:
1. Just like a book club, we watch the movie before we meet.
2. We'll meet at Breakside Brewery in Beaverton, OR at 4pm. We'll have signs at our tables, but we'll also try to be obvious and identifiable. Please note that this is a change in venue from many of our previously scheduled Sunday Meet-Up events.
3. Grab some food and drinks and spend some enjoyable time discussing this masterpiece with us.
A little about RIKI-OH: THE STORY OF RIKI:
Riki-Oh is an absolutely unhinged Hong Kong prison martial arts film from the legendary director of 1992’s The Cat. Based on the manga of the same name, this joyfully punchy, vaguely science fictional gore-fest has been compared favorably to the works of Sam Raimi, and to Peter Jackson’s zombie films, and has a score of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Trigger Notes: This movie is basically a water balloon full of gore, so those with special sensitivities around blood and violence may wish to tread carefully here. (And if that means that watching and discussing it won't be fun for you, then we'll miss you, but please take care of yourself!) Find out whether this movie contains stuff you'd rather avoid at DoesTheDogDie.com.
Viewing Options
Viewing options for this one are more limited than usual. It can be streamed on the Criterion Chanel, on Dailymotion.com, and on archive.org. It has been released on DVD and Blu-ray, but it is currently out of print, and prices on the secondary market are currently quite high. Movie Madness does have physical copies to rent.
About Cult Films
Sometimes good, almost always interesting, and only somewhat definable. This very special category of cinema is known for its dedicated fanbases, high-camp kitsch, transgressive ideas, counterculture perspectives, polarized reception, and sometimes for artfulness, but far more often for obscurity. Many cult films exist at the borderline between art and exploitation.
While Cult Films typically defy mainstream criticism, they are rich candidates for open-minded entertainment and interpretation, viewed through a lens that emphasizes their unique perspectives regardless of their financial success or failure.
Tips

1. Haven't seen the movie in a while? You're in for a treat - try to watch the movie sometime before we meet. As with a book club, we don't watch the movie at our meetup, we just discuss it. You don't have to watch the movie to join us, but it'll be more fun if you do.
2. Some members enjoy researching the films and sharing what they find with the group. Others prefer to engage with the films in a more casual way. Both approaches are absolutely fine! Most PMC members land somewhere in the middle. You may find it useful to take notes as you watch, but definitely don't feel obligated. At the end of the day, we're here to socialize and have fun.
3. If you come up with any discussion topics you'd like to explore with the group, bring them with you! We love fresh eyes and new voices!

Previous titles viewed by our Cult Film Meet-up members for group discussion have included: Titane, Barbarella, Fantastic Planet, Eraserhead, Daisies (aka, Sedmikrásky), Jennifer’s Body, The Human Tornado, The Love Witch, Plan 9 From Outer Space, The Brain That Wouldn't Die, Phantom of The Paradise, Takashi Miike's Audition, and David Cronenberg’s Videodrome and Rabid.
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