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Release Year1953
Runtime0h 49m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresHorror
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DirectorRyohei Arai
WritersShōtarō Saijō
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGhost-Cat of Arima Palace
About Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace
Okoyo, the mistress of Lord Arima, fears that she is being replaced by a younger woman named Otaki. In a fit of jealousy, she kills the younger girl. The dead woman's cat licks her blood and becomes a demon, seeking revenge on Okoyo
Directed by Ryohei Arai, Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace leans on a strong ensemble — Takako Irie, Michiko Ai, Yoshitaro Sadato — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1953.
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