Kwaidan 1965
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56 Reviews
34%
Gummy
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SplatTaking 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
as Husband (segment "The Black Hair")
as Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
as Father (segment "The Black Hair")
as Mother (segment "The Black Hair")
as (segment "The Black Hair")
as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Director:
Writer:
Yōko Mizuki, Lafcadio Hearn
Stars:
Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Ranko Akagi, Fumie Kitahara, Kappei Matsumoto, Yoshiko Ieda, Otome Tsukimiya, Kenzō Tanaka,
Genres:
Horror,Fantasy,Drama
Release Date:
1965 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
183 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Kwaidan
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
as Husband (segment "The Black Hair")
as Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
as Father (segment "The Black Hair")
as Mother (segment "The Black Hair")
as (segment "The Black Hair")
as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
as Minokichi (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
as Yuki the Snow Maiden (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
as Minokichi's Mother (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
as Village Woman (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
as Village Woman (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
as (segment "The Woman of the Snow") (uncredited)
as (segment "The Woman of the Snow") (uncredited)
as (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
as Hoichi (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
as Warrior (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
as Head Priest (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
as Attendant (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
as Kenreiinmon (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
as Yasaku (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
as Tomomori (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as Tokiko (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as Huntsman #2 (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as Benkei (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
as Kannai (segment "In a Cup of Tea")
as Author / Narrator (segment "In a Cup of Tea")
as Madame (segment "In a Cup of Tea")
as Shikibu Heinai (segment "In a Cup of Tea")
as Old Man (segment "In a Cup of Tea")
as Ghost Samurai (segment "In a Cup of Tea")
as (segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)
as Kannai's Colleague #1 (segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)
as (segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)
as (segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)
as (segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)
as (segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)
as (segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)
as Publisher (segment "In a Cup of Tea")
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