Peony Lantern

1968 [JAPANESE]

Horror

6
IMDb Rating 7.2/10 10 465 465

Director

Satsuo Yamamoto Photo
Satsuo Yamamoto

Top cast

Takashi Shimura Photo
Takashi Shimura as Hakuôdô
Takamaru Sasaki Photo
Takamaru Sasaki as Zenzaemon
Shinobu Araki Photo
Shinobu Araki as Priest Ryôseki
Kôjirô Hongô Photo
Kôjirô Hongô as Hagiwara Shinzaburô
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813.75 MB
1280*568
Unknown language 2.0
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 28 min
Seeds 1
1.48 GB
1920*852
Unknown language 2.0
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 28 min
Seeds 5

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by myriamlenys 8 / 10

Japanese horror movie

Reviewed by santasprees 8 / 10

A curious and thoughtful ghost story

The seduction of death itself (in the form of an alluring ghost) is familiar enough territory in Japanese ghost stories (Ghost Story Of Yotsuya, Kuroneko, etc), the twist here being Communist director Yamamoto's playful depiction of the villagers' efforts to thwart the ghost's advances towards their middle class school teacher, Shinzaburou.As with most Yamamoto films, the emphasis here is on the ensemble playing of the cast rather than any leads. That said, the roles of Banzou and his wife do seem rather overplayed, probably betraying their origin as kabuki grotesques.Handsomely shot (Chishi Makiura) and scored (Sei Ikeno) to evoke a vivid sense of the dark, sticky nights of Obon, this is a curious and thoughtful horror film that somehow manages to give Bhuddism, capitalism and family a good kicking within the restrictions of the genre and the source material.
Reviewed by kevin_robbins 8 / 10

Bride from Hades is a well-crafted horror tale with effects that have aged remarkably

I recently watched Bride from Hades (1968) on a random streaming service. The storyline revolves around a young man on the outskirts of town who, engaged to be married, falls in love with a young lady at a local festival, unaware that she's a ghost with a tragic past and cruel intentions.Directed by Satsuo Yamamoto (The Bogus Policeman) and featuring Kôjirô Hongô (Satan's Sword), Kô Nishimura (Yojimbo), Mayumi Ogawa (Shin Godzilla), and Takashi Shimura (Ikiru).This famous kabuki tale is brilliantly told. The settings, attire, and props vividly capture the imagination and are enhanced by great use of lighting and fog machines. The background music for adds to the intensity. The acting is phenomenal, and the horror effects surpass expectations. Creepy scenes with the ladies, well-executed face change scenes, and effective use of skeletons contribute to the film's eerie atmosphere. Haunting and levitation scenes are also impressive, making this a compelling watch.In conclusion, Bride from Hades is a well-crafted horror tale with effects that have aged remarkably. I would give it an 8/10 and strongly recommend it for its captivating storytelling and eerie atmosphere.
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