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Onibaba (1964)

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Reviews Counted:25

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Rotten:12

Average Rating:2.4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Synopsis: From the mind of Kaneto Shindo comes ONIBABA, a haunting folk nightmare.In medieval Japan, a peasant woman and her daughter stay alive by murdering stray soldiers and selling their armor for food. ... From the mind of Kaneto Shindo comes ONIBABA, a haunting folk nightmare.In medieval Japan, a peasant woman and her daughter stay alive by murdering stray soldiers and selling their armor for food. A crafty warrior saves his life by seducing the daughter - until the mother's witchcraft exacts her revenge. A truly original film, Shindo's stark, erotic vision will stick in viewer's heads for days. [More]

Starring: Nobuko Otawa, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Kei Sato

Starring: Nobuko Otawa, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Kei Sato

Director: Kaneto Shindo

Director: Kaneto Shindo

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07/23/04
Felix E. Martinez
Felix E. Martinez
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Call it medieval noir. Call it a Marxist-feminist horror movie. There is something a bit demonic about this film: angry, excessive, and hypnotic.

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05/17/04
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03/21/04
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For fans of Japanese cinema, Onibaba is a worthy addition to your library.

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03/18/04
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