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Ghost Story of Yotsuya

1959·Movie
1h 17min
69
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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

This horror tale adapts the Japanese legend about a man who faces the consequences of betraying his wife in order to acquire wealth and power.
Japanese HorrorHistorical HorrorBetrayal and RevengeYotsuya Kaidan LegendUnsettling AtmosphereVisually HauntingSpiritual HorrorTragic Consequences

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Ghost Story of Yotsuya legally?

Ghost Story of Yotsuya is included with a subscription to Philo and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ghost Story of Yotsuya worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghost Story of Yotsuya rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ghost Story of Yotsuya?

1 h 17 min

Ghost Story of Yotsuya runs 1 h 17 min.

What language is Ghost Story of Yotsuya in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Ghost Story of Yotsuya?

3CAJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ghost Story of Yotsuya in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ghost Story of Yotsuya use?

Accidental MurderSnakes Are SinisterBroken BirdReports of My Death Were Greatly ExaggeratedIn the BackPay Evil unto EvilBody HorrorMurder Into MalevolenceAs You KnowStringy-Haired Ghost GirlEpic Tracking ShotToxic Friend Influenceand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Ghost Story of Yotsuya, including Accidental Murder, Snakes Are Sinister, Broken Bird.