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Onmyoji
🎬 Movie

Onmyoji

2001 · 116 min Drama Horror History Action
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

During a dark time in the Heian period, when evil forces threaten the kingdom, the emperor relies on the onmyōji to keep the supernatural forces in line. But as political events become highly charged, friction within the order leads to betrayal. Now, Seimei, a talented member of the clan, must face down his master, Dōson, in the hopes of restoring peace to the kingdom.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Yojiro Takita

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

🎭 Cast

Sachiko Kokubu

Sachiko Kokubu

Fujiwara no Tadako

Mansai Nomura

Mansai Nomura

Abe no Seimei

Hideaki Ito

Hideaki Ito

Minamoto no Hiromasa

Eriko Imai

Eriko Imai

Mitsumushi

Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada

Dōson

Kenji Yamaki

Kenji Yamaki

Tachibana no Ukon

Houka Kinoshita

Houka Kinoshita

Kanmu-Ten'nou

Kyoko Koizumi

Kyoko Koizumi

Aone

Ken'ichi Ishii

Ken'ichi Ishii

Fujiwara no Kaneie

Kenjirou Ishimaru

Kenjirou Ishimaru

Onmyo-gashira

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