description Onibaba Overview
Onibaba depicts two women in a post-civil war medieval Japan who engage in violent acts to acquire resources. The film centers on their efforts to steal from warring factions, with a male character’s intervention complicating their actions. Kaneto Shindō's 1964 drama explores themes of survival and brutality within the historical context of the period.
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info Onibaba Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1964 |
help Onibaba FAQ
What is the demon mask in Onibaba?
The mask is worn by a samurai whom the older woman kills in the reed fields. After she uses it to frighten her daughter-in-law, it becomes fused to her face in one of the film's most famous horror images.
Who directed Onibaba?
Onibaba was directed by Kaneto Shindo and released in 1964. It stars Nobuko Otowa, Jitsuko Yoshimura, and Kei Sato.
Where is Onibaba set?
The story is set in medieval Japan during civil war, in a landscape dominated by tall susuki grass. The women survive by killing lost samurai and selling their armor.
Why is Onibaba considered horror if it has no supernatural monster for most of the film?
The horror comes from hunger, sexual jealousy, violence, and the oppressive grass-field setting. Hikaru Hayashi's percussion-heavy score adds to the film's physical, ritual feeling.
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