description Kwaidan Overview
Kwaidan is a 1964 Japanese horror film anthology comprised of four distinct stories based on Lafcadio Hearn’s folktales. Set in feudal Japan, the segments depict supernatural spirits enacting moral justice with little regard for human consequences. The film's ensemble cast includes several prominent actors who each appear in only one segment.
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info Kwaidan Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1964 |
help Kwaidan FAQ
What stories are included in Kwaidan?
Kwaidan contains four stories: "The Black Hair," "The Woman of the Snow," "Hoichi the Earless," and "In a Cup of Tea." The 1964 film adapts ghost stories collected by Lafcadio Hearn.
Who directed Kwaidan?
Masaki Kobayashi directed Kwaidan, after films such as Harakiri from 1962. The film is known for its painted sets, theatrical color, and slow, ritual-like pacing.
Is Kwaidan a traditional jump-scare horror movie?
No. Kwaidan is more atmospheric than shock-driven, using silence, stylized lighting, and folk-tale logic. Its supernatural stories are often about promises, betrayal, memory, and punishment.
Did Kwaidan receive international recognition?
Yes. Kwaidan won the Special Jury Prize at the 1965 Cannes Film Festival. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
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