Onibaba (1964)
Original title: 鬼婆
Onibaba is a 1964 Japanese-language horror movie directed by Kaneto Shindō, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Nobuko Otowa, Jitsuko Yoshimura and Kei Satō.
While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are devastated when they learn that Kichi has died, but his wife soon begins an affair with a neighbor who survived the war, Hachi. The mother disapproves and, when she can't steal Hachi for herself, tries to scare her daughter-in-law with a mysterious mask from a dead samurai.
Quick answers
What is Onibaba about?
While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are devastated when they learn that Kichi has died, but his wife soon begins an affair with a neighbor who survived the war, Hachi. The mother disapproves and, when she can't steal Hachi for herself, tries to scare her daughter-in-law with a mysterious mask from a dead samurai.
When was Onibaba released?
Onibaba was released on 21 November 1964.
How long is Onibaba?
Onibaba runs 1h 45m.
Who made Onibaba?
Onibaba was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Where can I watch Onibaba?
Onibaba is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Onibaba
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Nobuko Otowa as Woman
- Jitsuko Yoshimura as Young Woman
- Kei Satō as Hachi
- Jūkichi Uno as The Samurai
- Taiji Tonoyama as Ushi
- Someshō Matsumoto as Runaway Warrior
- Kentarô Kaji as Runaway Warrior
- Fudeko Tanaka as Old Woman
- Hiroyoshi Yamaguchi as Horse Riding Samurai
- Hiroshi Tanaka as Horse Riding Samurai
- Kanzō Uni as Horse Riding Samurai
- Hosui Araya as Ushi's Follower