Onibaba
An exotic and stylish tale of deceit and survival. A peasant mother and daughter lure soldiers away from their comrades and slay them for their armour which they exchange for food. This stunning, now classic mood piece is set in medieval Japan.
Year: 1964
Genre: Foreign Language Films, Horror Movies, Japanese Cinema, Witches and Wizards, Best of the 1960s, Samurai, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die), Supernatural
Country: Japan
Director: Kaneto Shindo
Starring: Nobuku Otowa, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Kei Sato
Duration: 98 Minutes
Rating: R16
Subtitles: Yes
8/10
Location in store: Foreign (Japan)
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