From the mind of Kaneto Shindo comes ONIBABA, a haunting folk nightmare.In medieval Japan, a peasant woman and her daughter stay alive by murdering stray soldiers and selling their armor for food. A crafty warrior saves his life by seducing the daughter - until the mother's witchcraft exacts her revenge. A truly original film, Shindo's stark, erotic vision will stick in viewer's heads for days.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Dual Layer Widescreen - 2.35 Audio: Mono - Japanese Additional Release Material: Interviews: Kaneto Shindo - Writer/Director Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer Rare Super-8 Footage (Provided by Actor Kei Sato) Text/Photo Galleries: Filmmaker's Statement From Kaneto Shindo Rare English Translation of the Original Short Buddhist Fable That Inspired the Film Stills Gallery Featuring Production Sketches and Promotional Art
Food and sex. Two things that are basic to human survival. Amidst the tall reeds, both are sought and found in the eerie tale of war-torn Japan. A mother (Nobuko Otowa) and daughter (Jitsuko... Read the whole review at MatchFlick
