The Demon
Two brothers, who are both hunters and live with their mother, go to the mountains to set traps for deer. Suddenly, a demon grabs the younger brother. The older brother shoots an arrow, severing the demon's arm, which they plan to take home. But they make a grisly discovery on the journey home.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 鬼 |
| Year | 1972 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, History |
| Director | Kihachiro Kawamoto |
| Runtime | 8 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (21 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its horror through stark contrast, juxtaposing serene landscapes with bursts of primal terror. Director Kihachirō Kawamoto relies on the deliberate, uncanny motion of puppet animation to build a deeply unsettling rhythm. It explores the guilt of survival and the monstrous cost of a simple act of brotherly defense.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound unease, born not from gore but from the film's sparse, folkloric logic where every salvation carries a grim shadow. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Kihachiro Kawamoto
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Watch in darkness to fully absorb the creeping dread of its puppet animation.
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