Kwaidan (1965)
怪談
Kwaidan is a book-based movie adapted from "Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things" by Lafcadio Hearn. This Horror/Fantasy film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is July 15, 1965.
The Source Material
Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things
Stories and Studies of Strange Things
by Lafcadio Hearn
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Overview
Most of the following Kwaidan, or Weird Tales, have been taken from old Japanese books,—such as the Yaso-Kidan, Bukkyo-Hyakkwa-Zensho, Kokon-Chomonshu, Tama-Sudare, and Hyaku-Monogatari. Some of the stories may have had a Chinese origin: the very remarkable “D…
About The Movie
Description
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.
Details
- Title
- Kwaidan
- Original Title
- 怪談
- Original Language
- JA
- Genres
- Horror, Fantasy, Drama
- US Theatrical
- July 15, 1965
- US Digital / TV
- May 27, 2020 · Rated PG-13
- US Digital / TV Note
- HBO Max