Kuroneko
Beware what lurks in the bamboo forest craving the blood of samurai!
1971 1h 40m
In the Sengoku period, a woman and her daughter are raped and murdered by soldiers during a time of civil war. Afterwards, a series of samurai returning from the war through that area are found mysteriously dead with their throats torn out. The governor calls in a wild and fierce young hero to quell what is evidently an Onryō ghost.
Movie Details
| Original title | 藪の中の黒猫 |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 26, 1971 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | JA |
| Country | Japan |
| Keywords | murder, revenge, ghost, folk horror, rape and revenge, samurai, jidaigeki, black cat, heian period |
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What is Kuroneko about?
In the Sengoku period, a woman and her daughter are raped and murdered by soldiers during a time of civil war. Afterwards, a series of samurai returning from the war through that area are found mysteriously dead with their throats torn out. The governor calls in a wild and fierce young hero to quell what is evidently an Onryō ghost.
When was Kuroneko released?
Kuroneko was released on May 26, 1971 (status: Released).
Who directed Kuroneko?
Kaneto Shindō directed Kuroneko.
What is the TMDB rating of Kuroneko?
Kuroneko has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 240 votes.