Interview: ‘The ABCs of Death’ Letter Z Director Nishimura Yoshihiro

Even if you don’t know the name Nishimura Yoshihiro, if you’ve seen movies like Tokyo Gore Police or Helldriver, you are fully aware of the director’s unique style of over-the-top gore and imagery that could only come from someone’s nightmares. A makeup and special effects artist, as well, Yoshihiro has dug a long line of memorable images in the nine films he has directed. Therefore, it makes perfect sense for him to be 1 of the 26 directors chosen to contribute to Drafthouse Films’ The ABCs of Death, a horror anthology bringing together the best genre filmmakers out there. Luckily we had a chance to speak with him recently. Jeremy Kirk of FS.net was fortunate enough to be selected as 1 of the 26 websites chosen to speak with the various ABCs of Death horror directors about their style, how they see death in film, and how they view the current …