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The House of Hanging

1979Movie2 h 19 min

DramaMystery
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A gripping, layered mystery movie about mystery and crime, with standout storytelling.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

Movies with

Story

This time, Kousuke investigates a murder in a hospital. The murderer leaves misleading evidence to divert Kousuke's attention on the case. Suspicion and doubt clouds Kousuke's mind.

Feels like

  • Japanese Mystery
  • Classic Detective
  • Whodunit
  • Complex Plot
  • Period Setting
  • Intellectual Puzzle
  • Intricate Narrative
  • Kindaichi Series
  • Red Herrings

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Kon Ichikawa
Written by
Kon Ichikawa, Seishi Yokomizo, Shinya Hidaka
Music by
Shin'ichi Tanabe

Everyone

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Facts

May 26, 1979 · 2 h 19 min · Violence

Released
May 26, 1979
Runtime
2 h 19 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Horror
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

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Questions about The House of Hanging

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The House of Hanging?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The House of Hanging worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.1).

Will The House of Hanging scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 2 of 10 and tension 7.

Is The House of Hanging in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.