Kwaidan
Jan 06, 1965 | IMDB 7.7
183 min Watch NowHorror, Fantasy, Drama
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.
MOVIE COMMENTS
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The Beacon
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The Verge of Death
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Ghost Hunters
Oda Nobunaga
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A Question of Suspense
Fairyheart
War of the Buttons
The Cranes Are Flying
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