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Japanese B2 vintage Japanese movie poster for the 1964 horror and historical drama film
Onibaba, which literally translates to "Demon Hag".
Movie Details
Director & Writer: Kaneto Shind?.
Release Date: November 21, 1964 (Japan).
Genre: Historical drama, horror, and erotic thriller.
Cast: The film stars Nobuko Otowa, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Kei Sat?, Taiji Tonoyama, and J?kichi Uno.
Plot Summary
Set during a civil war in medieval Japan, the story follows two women—an older woman and her daughter-in-law—who live in isolation in a vast field of tall reeds. To survive, they murder lost soldiers, steal their armor and belongings, and sell them for food. Their lives are disrupted when a neighbor returns from the war, leading to a complex web of lust, jealousy, and betrayal involving a mysterious demon mask.
Cinematic Significance
Cinematography: The film is celebrated for its striking black-and-white cinematography that captures a desolate, eerie atmosphere.
Awards: Jitsuko Yoshimura won the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1965, and the film also won for Best Cinematography. |
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