The Ghost of Yotsuya (1959) is a Japanese samurai/horror movie that I recently watched on a random streaming service. The storyline follows an ancient Japanese fairytale about a murdered woman who haunts her home and husband. As the husband tries to move on he finds it difficult to determine what's reality and what isn't. As he starts to go mad he gets closer to closer to being reunited with his deceased wife.
This movie is directed Nobuo Nakagawa (Jigoku) and stars Shigeru Amachi (Girl Boss Blues: Queen Bee's Counterattack), Noriko Kitazawa (The Depths) and Katsuko Wakasugi (Black Breasts).
The samurai genre is my absolute favorite genre so I may be a little bias when it comes to these films. The background music in this is outstanding, as are the sets, makeup and there's a tremendous transformation scene that's absolutely a must see. I adore the way they make the ghosts face look and how it tortures the husband. The ending samurai standoff sequence is epic and worthwhile.
Overall this is a unique addition to the horror genre that's a must see. I would score this a strong 7.5/10 and recommend seeing it once. And yes, it's with subtitles.
This movie is directed Nobuo Nakagawa (Jigoku) and stars Shigeru Amachi (Girl Boss Blues: Queen Bee's Counterattack), Noriko Kitazawa (The Depths) and Katsuko Wakasugi (Black Breasts).
The samurai genre is my absolute favorite genre so I may be a little bias when it comes to these films. The background music in this is outstanding, as are the sets, makeup and there's a tremendous transformation scene that's absolutely a must see. I adore the way they make the ghosts face look and how it tortures the husband. The ending samurai standoff sequence is epic and worthwhile.
Overall this is a unique addition to the horror genre that's a must see. I would score this a strong 7.5/10 and recommend seeing it once. And yes, it's with subtitles.