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Kuroneko (1968)

Directed by Kaneto Shindō

Horror | Supernatural

Most recently watched by sleestakk

Overview

In the Sengoku period, a woman and her daughter are raped and murdered by soldiers during a time of civil war. Afterwards, a series of samurai returning from the war through that area are found mysteriously dead with their throats torn out. The governor calls in a wild and fierce young hero to quell what is evidently an Onryō ghost. He encounters the two beautiful women in an eerie, beautiful scene. After spiritual purification, he meets the demon in a thrilling fight.

Length 100 minutes

Actors

Kichiemon Nakamura | Nobuko Otowa | Kiwako Taichi | Kei Satō | Taiji Tonoyama | Rokkô Toura | Hideo Kanze | Eimei Esumi | Shôji Ôki | Kentarô Kaji | Joji Taki | Chiyo Okada

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
09/28/2024Home TheaterBlu-rayBorrowed9 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Movie number two is a classic I’ve never seen. Stunningly beautiful cinematography, set design, lighting and editing really make this one a gem.

The hint for this one was “feudal B&W atmospheric rape revenge folk horror.”

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