Kwaidan
Watch TrailerTaking 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 怪談 |
| Year | 1965 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Horror, Fantasy, Drama |
| Director | Masaki Kobayashi |
| Runtime | 183 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.7/10 (446 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
"Кайдан" (1965) knows its genre roots but adds something of its own to the formula.
Genre fans — required viewing. Light sleepers — approach with caution.
For fans of dark cinema who want not just a scare, but something to carry home.
Director: Masaki Kobayashi
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: late night when the house goes quiet and every creak feels meaningful.
🎭 Cast
Michiyo Aratama
First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Rentaro Mikuni
Husband (segment "The Black Hair")
Misako Watanabe
Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Father (segment "The Black Hair")
Ranko Akagi
Mother (segment "The Black Hair")
Fumie Kitahara
(segment "The Black Hair")
Kappei Matsumoto
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Yoshiko Ieda
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Otome Tsukimiya
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Kenzō Tanaka
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
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