Ep 268: Japanese Folkloric Horror & the War-Torn Wilds of “Onibaba” (1964)
In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen dive deep into the 1964 Japanese art house horror film “Onibaba.” Set in war-torn medieval Japan the movie follows the grim story of two nameless women and a deserting soldier caught in a love triangle amidst the ominous tall reeds until the arrival of a samurai general in a demonic mask changes everything. With themes of survival, sin, and potentially supernatural elements, the film offers a stark critique of war and its dehumanizing effects. Amidst their discussion, Laura and Stephen break down the film's unique aesthetics…
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