Throne of Blood - Influence

Influence

Toshirō Mifune’s death scene was the source of inspiration for Piper Laurie’s impalement death scene in Carrie. Throne of Blood is also referenced in the anime film Millennium Actress in the form of the Forest Spirit/Witch.

Throne of Blood was adapted for the stage by director Ping Chong. This version premiered at the 2010 Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon, USA.

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