Stars: Crystal J. Huang, Gilles Marini, Karina Smirnoff, Michael Madsen, Phoebe Ho, Scott Lea, Natalia Nikolaeva, Lan Kay, Kyosuke Mukai | Written by Jin Yao | Directed by Crystal J. Huang, Nicholas Ryan
Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha – co-directed by star Crystal J. Huang alongside Nicholas Ryan – is the kind of low-budget oddity that keeps me coming back to, and singing the praises of, indie genre cinema. It’s a bizarre blend of noir mystery, martial arts, and ballroom dancing, all wrapped in a narrative that doesn’t always make sense—but somehow, that’s part of its charm.
The film follows Kate, a ballroom dancer and photographer whose partners keep turning up dead, drawing the attention of brooding detective Remy (Gilles Marini). There’s an undercurrent of samurai lore, whispered conspiracies, and plenty of dramatic stares. Crystal J. Huang, who directs and stars, brings an intensity to the role, even...
Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha – co-directed by star Crystal J. Huang alongside Nicholas Ryan – is the kind of low-budget oddity that keeps me coming back to, and singing the praises of, indie genre cinema. It’s a bizarre blend of noir mystery, martial arts, and ballroom dancing, all wrapped in a narrative that doesn’t always make sense—but somehow, that’s part of its charm.
The film follows Kate, a ballroom dancer and photographer whose partners keep turning up dead, drawing the attention of brooding detective Remy (Gilles Marini). There’s an undercurrent of samurai lore, whispered conspiracies, and plenty of dramatic stares. Crystal J. Huang, who directs and stars, brings an intensity to the role, even...
- 3/11/2025
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Ballroom dancing and the gritty world of assassination clash in Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha, a surreal tapestry. The film, co-directed by Crystal J. Huang and Nicholas Ryan, is about a modern-day geisha named Kate who deals with dangerous tasks and romantic relationships. This premise encourages us to ponder the intersection of beauty and cruelty, reflecting societal expectations that frequently obscure darker realities.
Huang, who plays Kate, brings a lot of movement to the film from her background in dance. The juxtaposition of graceful waltzes with violent undertones creates dissonance, prompting us to think about the masks we wear. The narrative, which takes place within a Japanese hidden society, is based on the samurai way of life, which stands for honor and brutal efficiency. This cultural reference makes me wonder how Western fantasies change Eastern mystique and how tales are co-opted in art.
The film also explores aspects of female power.
Huang, who plays Kate, brings a lot of movement to the film from her background in dance. The juxtaposition of graceful waltzes with violent undertones creates dissonance, prompting us to think about the masks we wear. The narrative, which takes place within a Japanese hidden society, is based on the samurai way of life, which stands for honor and brutal efficiency. This cultural reference makes me wonder how Western fantasies change Eastern mystique and how tales are co-opted in art.
The film also explores aspects of female power.
- 12/30/2024
- by Arash Nahandian
- Gazettely
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- 7/2/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
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