A surreal, psychedelic fantasy production filmed in the style of a Japanese cartoon. The director was asked to make a film in the vein of *Jaws*, but he veers slightly away from that, instead weaving elements that unsettle his own daughter—old grandfather clocks, piano lessons, and mysterious elderly relatives—into the story, crafting something bizarre. The film is more amusing than terrifying, which can perhaps be attributed to the atmosphere of absurdity that carries through from start to finish. It also blends numerous Western elements very well, since pop culture is plentiful in the film.

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House
"In the heart of a violet forest, an old house awaits young girls."
1977 • 1h 28m • ★ 7.3 (764 votes) Released
Hoping to find a sense of connection to her late mother, Gorgeous takes a trip with her friends to visit her aunt's ancestral house in the countryside. The girls soon discover that there is more to the old house than meets the eye.
Director
Nobuhiko Obayashi
Screenplay
Chiho Katsura
Rating
7.3
Runtime
88 min
Production
Toho Eizo Bijutsu
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Jan 10, 2026
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japancathaunted househouseteenage girldeathschoolgirlcampyghostpianoplayfulindependent filmexperimentalexperimental cinemaabsurdsentimentalwhimsicalearnestexuberantsincere














