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Kwaidan

Kwaidan

Horror • 1965 • 3 hr 3 min
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8.1
IMDb
7.9

Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup.

Starring

Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Ranko Akagi

Directed By

Masaki Kobayashi

Written By

Yoko Mizuki

Attributes

ComplexSlowDarkWatch By Myself

Genre

HorrorFantasyDramaForeign

Release Date

July 15, 1965

User Reviews

Sam Willwerth
Sam Willwerth
Beautiful set designs and an interesting look at Japanese fables
Jovan Petrović
Jovan Petrović
So beautifuly and magical, yet horrifying
Tyler Fredendall
Tyler Fredendall
One of the most insanely well crafted films made. A anthology of Japanese folklore tales that drip in haunting atmosphere
Jared
Jared
I love anthology films, especially horror, and I think folk tales are way cool, so this was right up my alley.
Thomas
Thomas
Such a classic. Not exaggerating, probably the best set design I’ve ever seen on screen. As they say, “they don’t make em like this anymore”
Connor
Connor
Strange but great visuals lead to a truely unsettling (and really long) film
Letterboxd: Carson Bayle
Letterboxd: Carson Bayle
Easily the greatest anthology horror film ever made, and possibly the greatest anthology period. Very important film if u can watch it
Robin Hayes
Robin Hayes
An absolutely stunning take on the dark fairy tale, and one of the best anthologies you’re likely to see.
Ari Steinberg
Ari Steinberg
As with most anthologies, some pieces are better than others, but the good ones are truly memorable works of filmmaking
Misha
Misha
Absolutely gorgeous! I wonder if american filmmakers in 65 were watching Kwaidan and were like ‘what the hell is that?!!’ All time classic

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Ratings
8 (3%)
26 (9%)
88 (31%)
163 (57%)
8.1 – Based on 286 ratings
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Cast & Crew

Masaki Kobayashi
Masaki
Kobayashi
Michiyo Aratama
Michiyo
Aratama
Rentaro Mikuni
Rentaro
Mikuni
Misako Watanabe
Misako
Watanabe
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Kenjirō
Ishiyama
Ranko Akagi
Ranko
Akagi
Fumie Kitahara
Fumie
Kitahara
Kappei Matsumoto
Kappei
Matsumoto
Yoshiko Ieda
Yoshiko
Ieda
Otome Tsukimiya
Otome
Tsukimiya
Kenzô Tanaka
Kenzô
Tanaka
Yoko Mizuki
Yoko
Mizuki

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