
Onibaba
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Set in the war-torn landscape of 14th-century Japan, this haunting film follows the lives of two women who survive by luring and killing samurai, then selling their armor. The arrival of a neighbor’s son, returning from war, disrupts their grim routine and introduces a complex web of desire and betrayal. Directed by Kaneto Shindō, the film is renowned for its atmospheric cinematography and chilling exploration of human nature. It stars Nobuko Otowa and Jitsuko Yoshimura, whose performances add depth to this eerie tale. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 43min
Views:2095
Release:1964
Release Date:1964-11-21
Genre:Best Horror, Best Japanese, Best Witch, Drama, Folk Horror, Horror, Thriller
Director:Kaneto Shindō
Actors:Fudeko Tanaka, Hiroshi Tanaka, Hiroyoshi Yamaguchi, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Jukichi Uno, Kei Satō, Kentarô Kaji, Nobuko Otowa, Someshô Matsumoto, Taiji Tonoyama
Country:Japan
Awards:2 wins total
TMDB:7.7
Rotten Tomatoes:89%
FilmAffinity:7.7
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