Onibaba
Movie • 1964

Onibaba

The most daring film import ever...From Japan!

Filmistani84
Hit
IMDb7.826K
484votes
HorrorDarkHidden Gem
Why Watch

A Horror film (1964) rated 7.8/10 on IMDb by 25K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Nobuko Otowa, Jitsuko Yoshimura, known for an underrated hidden gem.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Nobuko Otowa
Nobuko Otowa
Woman
Jitsuko Yoshimura
Jitsuko Yoshimura
Young Woman
Kei Satō
Kei Satō
Hachi
Jūkichi Uno
Jūkichi Uno
The Samurai
Taiji Tonoyama
Taiji Tonoyama
Ushi
Someshō Matsumoto
Runaway Warrior
Kentarô Kaji
Runaway Warrior
Fudeko Tanaka
Fudeko Tanaka
Old Woman
Hiroyoshi Yamaguchi
Horse Riding Samurai
Hiroshi Tanaka
Hiroshi Tanaka
Horse Riding Samurai

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onibaba worth watching?

Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates Onibaba 84/100 (IMDb: 7.8/10). A strong pick for fans of Horror.

Where can I watch Onibaba online in India?

OTT streaming details for Onibaba have not been confirmed yet. Follow this page for updates.

Is Onibaba a hit or flop?

Onibaba is a hit — 25K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 84/100 point to strong audience reception.

Is Onibaba family friendly?

Onibaba contains mature themes. Parental discretion is advised.

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…

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