
2026
Geisha War
Rival bosses of Japanese Yakuza and American Mafia fight for control. Blood is shed... like fountains.
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Filmmaker
Born
1969-04-01 · 57 yrs
Died
2026-05-25
From
Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Known for
Directing
Yoshihiro Nishimura (1 April 1969 — 25 May 2026) was a Japanese film director, special effects and makeup effects artist, and a screenwriter who has worked predominantly in the horror genre. Nishimura has been described as 'a legendary director and effects artist' and 'the Tom Savini of Japan' with 'talent to burn'. He has been credited with establishing a new type of visual film presentation, the 'gore effect'.