Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Ghost of Yotsuya (1979)

Iemon Fukasawa, a masterless samurai, marries Oiwa but is repulsed by a dark mark on her face. He descends into alcoholism and starts an affair with O-hana, a maid carrying another man’s child. Together, they conspire to poison Oiwa, killing her and disposing of her body in a moat. But Oiwa’s vengeful spirit rises from the depths, seeking revenge.

Released

1979-07-04

Genres

Horror, TV Movie, Drama

Runtime

45 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Masahisa Sadanaga, Kikuma Shimoiizaka, Keiko Sugie