

Kwaidan (1965)
PG-13 3h 3m 6.7/10 IMDb
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.
Director: Masaki Kobayashi
Cast: Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Misako Watanabe, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Ranko Akagi
Content Warnings
Phobias & Sensory
Jump scares
Violence & Physical Harm
Gore / graphic violence
Where to Watch
Streaming
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