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Cast
Takeshi Kaga
as Kosuke Kindaichi
Hideo Murota
as Inspector Isokawa
Masato Furuoya
as Goro Mitsuki
Jūzō Itami
as Ryuhei Ochi
Shima Iwashita
as Tomoe Goryōnin / Fubuki
Kayoko Kishimoto
as Maho / Kataho
Junko Miyashita
as Goryōnin in Onomichi
Sayoko Ninomiya
as Goryōnin in Hiroshima
Yutaka Nakajima
as Katsuko Matsumoto
Michiko Otsuka
as Taneko Ochi
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1981
Runtime2h 11m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Horror, Mystery
Votes6
DirectorMasahiro Shinoda
WritersKunio Shimizu
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsIsland of the Evil Spirits
About Island of the Evil Spirits
Renowned detective Kosuke Kindaichi is called to an island where a dying man's words lead him to investigate a series of murders connected to the 'Nue' legend and the powerful Osakabe family, who separate twins at birth.
Directed by Masahiro Shinoda, Island of the Evil Spirits leans on a strong ensemble — Takeshi Kaga, Hideo Murota, Masato Furuoya — 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 drama titles of 1981.
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