Lust Picture Scroll: Thousand Years of Mad Love
Professor Himeda, who teaches folklore at the university, has launched a youkai circle. At the end of the Edo period, a demon woman who fell in love with a kappa and a zashikiwarashi tried to trick the villagers into breaking up their relationship, but the kappa, with the help of a high-ranking priest, sealed the demon in a mound. Himeda wanted to find the "mound". By chance, he hears that member Asano is from the birthplace of yokai legends and that her family runs a guest house, so Himeda heads to a research camp with other members Satomi (Riri Kuribayashi) and Shibata. However, Shibata is shocked when she learns that Satomi, who had been in love with her, is actually having an affair with Himeda. On the other hand, Asano, who has returned to his parents' house ahead of others, waits for the arrival of the party with Mr. and Mrs. Nagata, who run a guest house, and his daughter Aya (Ito Kurenai).
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 色欲絵巻 千年の狂恋 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama, Horror |
| Director | Tetsuya Takehora |
| Runtime | 71 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 1.0/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative on the stark contrast between the academic dissection of folklore and its visceral, terrifying reality. It explores how forbidden desire can become a conduit for ancient forces, blurring the lines between scholarly obsession and supernatural possession.
What lingers after the credits roll is a sense of eerie, unresolved melancholy and the chilling idea that some legends are best left buried. The psychological unraveling of the characters is as compelling as the mythical horror itself. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Tetsuya Takehora
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For optimal effect, watch alone late at night, surrendering to its slow-burn folk horror rhythm.
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