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One of an apparently dozen or so adaptations of this particular legend, the history of the Yotsuya Kaidan story is an integral part of Japanese folklore since it was first printed in 1825 by Tsuruya Nanboku IV. The story has been adapted hundreds of times in Kabuki theater as well as film versions dating back to the silent era, most of which are lost as of today. With over two dozen officially-named adaptations and many more variations over the years, the influence and power of the story is still felt in the Japanese film industry to this day. At the height of his career as the Father of Japanese horror, celebrated director Nobuo Nakagawa offered his own version of the celebrated story and stands as one of the finest efforts to date.
Tired of living in poverty with his wife, samurai Iemon Tamiya (Shigeru Amachi) hatches a scheme...
Tired of living in poverty with his wife, samurai Iemon Tamiya (Shigeru Amachi) hatches a scheme...
- 4/24/2020
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
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