Name: Kaidan Honsho nanafushigi
Genre: Horror
Released: 1957-07-10
Duration: 55 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Jûzaburô Akechi, Shigeru Amachi, Hiroshi Hayashi

I did actually not really know what to expect from this movie. It is based on some Japanese folklore I will guess called Tanuki (a sort of spirits or ghosts that seem not to be well liked.)

The story is shortly said about a man that saves one of these spirit creatures that afterwards swear to protect him. And then murders and more soon happen :-)

Story: I found the story interesting and quite good. If you like supernatural creatures or fantasy then this should be good for you. If you expect a scary movie pick something else.

Acting: It is fine but do not expect to sit dazzled by the acting.

You will witness ghosts, treachery, killing, samurai, and beautiful women. Will this be the best movie you ever watched? I am pretty sure it is not. But still fast paced and good and can you live with black and white and the fact it is quite old then go for it if you are lucky enough to find it. I was well entertained and found it above average considering the time it is made.

Japanese cinema is celebrated for its refined minimalist dramas and avant-garde experimentation; it also introduced popular genres like jidaigeki (samurai epics), kaiju, and anime. Across both high art and mass entertainment, it often explores morality, impermanence, and the pressures of modern life.

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The horror genre features stories that aim to elicit fear, suspense, and a sense of dread in its audience. Horror stories often explore themes related to the unknown, the supernatural, and the macabre, and they frequently evoke strong emotional reactions such as anxiety, terror, and unease.

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