Empire of Passion
Watch TrailerIn a small Japanese village at the end of the 19th century, a rickshaw driver's wife takes on a much younger lover and the two conspire to murder him.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 愛の亡霊 |
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | Japan, France |
| Genre | Drama, Romance, Horror |
| Director | Nagisa Ōshima |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (131 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film builds dread methodically, layer by layer. Genre tools are used skillfully — no cheap jump scares, relying instead on genuine unease.
Worth watching for those tired of predictable horror. There's character and internal logic here. If you want quick adrenaline — better choose something else.
For those who want films that work with feeling rather than plot mechanics.
Director: Nagisa Ōshima
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening when the house is quiet. Headphones mandatory — the sound is half the film.
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