Inugami
Akira, a teacher from Tokyo, has just arrived in a small rural town to begin his new job. Soon after arriving, he meets, and begins to fall for, Miki, a papermaker and part of a large and unusual family. When he learns of an ancient legend that the family carries the curse of the Inugami, or Dog God, he brushes it off as silly superstition. After a series of mysterious deaths, however, the townspeople begin to grow restless, and Akira must confront the truth about Miki and her family.
Watch online
Click to play
📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 狗神 |
| Year | 2001 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Horror, Romance, Thriller |
| Director | Masato Harada |
| Runtime | 106 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (33 votes) |
📺 Where to Watch
Unfortunately, we couldn't find any official platforms or free sites for this title yet.
Try finding similar movies with our AI-powered search
🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Keiichi Ômura constructs a tale that relies on the tension between pastoral romance and lurking horror, exploring the Japanese folk myth of the inugami. The film builds its dread through the isolation of a small community where secrets fester beneath traditional surfaces.
What lingers after the credits is a chilling ambiguity about the nature of love and inheritance, and the beast that might reside within bloodlines. A quiet, unsettling experience. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Masato Harada
Best Watched
Best viewed alone at night, with minimal lights. For fans of slow-burn folk horror.
🎭 Cast
🎬 Similar Movies
No streaming sources found
💬 Audience Reviews
Audience Score
Write a Review
Quick rating — tap to vote:
Or write a full review: