Kwaidan

Horror, Fantasy, Drama | 1965-01-06 | Japan

7.7 / 10

183 min.

In the tradition of "RASHOMON" and "GATE OF HELL".

Taking 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.