Onibaba
1964
Japan
Kaneto Shindô
Drama Horror
What’s it all about: In feudal Japan, there’s not much to do but kill samurais and run wild through the tall grass when you’re horny.
First Encounter: first viewing
Prostitute Index: low
Death By: vaginous pit
Relics: beating laundry, spears; a movie rated “Rejected”
Heartthrob: Kei Satô
LoFi Magic: psychedelic sound design, rain-dejected demon, horse-to-river sword fight, consoling anguish on a tree
Makes me want to: try living in a thatch hut and see how long I make it
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes
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