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The Watcher in the Attic

1976Movie1 h 16 min

RomanceThriller
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–64%

A gripping, grotesque romance movie about mystery and history.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you're watching with family

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Story

When a tenant from a shabby 1920s boarding house secretly witnesses the landlady perform a truly heinous act, he is overcome with desire for her and begins plotting to kill a fellow tenant to demonstrate his love.

Feels like

  • Erotic Thriller
  • Grotesque Mystery
  • Psychological Intrigue
  • Historical Setting
  • Voyeuristic Themes
  • Surreal Elements
  • Atmospheric Narrative
  • Japanese Cinema

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Noboru Tanaka
Written by
Akio Ido
Produced by
Yoshihiro Yūki
Music by
Jirô Tateshina

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Facts

June 12, 1976 · 1 h 16 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
June 12, 1976
Runtime
1 h 16 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Thriller, Horror
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Watcher in the Attic?"

Questions about The Watcher in the Attic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Watcher in the Attic?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Watcher in the Attic from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Watcher in the Attic worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.9).

Will The Watcher in the Attic scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more gruesome than scary: grotesque is rated 8 of 10, scares 4.

Is The Watcher in the Attic good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Watcher in the Attic in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.