Overview
An abandoned temple in the mountains outside of the old capital city of Kyoto is the scene of a fated meeting between a traveling priest, two women, and a vicious killer. Bloody violence erupts whenever strangers approach the temple. Can the traveling priest bring his belief in the Buddha and rid the three temple residents of the devils that hold their souls?
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Kazuo Miyagawa
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Kaneto ShindōWriter
- Junichirō TanizakiOriginal Story
- Original title
- 鬼の棲む館
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- May 31, 1969
- Original language
- Japanese
- Countries
- Japan
Production
Cast
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