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Decapitation of an Evil Woman

1977·Movie
1h 2min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

  • Violence9
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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An unusual blending of elements comes together in this crime story drawn from Japanese history. During the early Meiji period a number of “Dokufu” (Poison Women) committed a significant number of murders. These crimes were most often committed by wives on their husbands in order to be together with their lovers. At that time women were executed in the same manner as men, to wit: by being decapitated. This is the story of the most notorious of all, Takahashi Oden who, in 1879, was the last woman executed by decapitation in Japan.
Historical Crime DramaBiographical TragedyGrim & BrutalSocial CritiquePeriod PieceJapanese CinemaExploration of JusticeDark & MelancholyIntense Character Study

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Is Decapitation of an Evil Woman worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Decapitation of an Evil Woman rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Decapitation of an Evil Woman?

1 h 2 min

Decapitation of an Evil Woman runs 1 h 2 min.

Is Decapitation of an Evil Woman based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Decapitation of an Evil Woman in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.