Shogun Assassin (1980)

Name: Shogun Assassin
Released: 1980

A Shogun who grew paranoid as he became senile sent his ninjas to kill his samurai. They failed but did kill the samurai’s wife. The samurai swore to avenge the death of his wife and roams the countryside with his toddler son in search of vengeance.

Genres: Action, Adventure

What to watch after Shogun Assassin

Lady Snowblood (1973) — Same feel: aggressive, gory
13 Assassins (2010) — Same feel: aggressive, gory
The Sword of Doom (1966) — Two steps away in the credits
The Tale of Zatoichi (1962) — Kenji Misumi directed both
Afro Samurai: Resurrection (2009)
Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion (1972) — Same subject: revenge