Kuroneko (1968) (2010): Ratings & Plot
Kuroneko (1968) is a 2010 drama horror film directed by Kaneto Shindô. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Kaneto Shindô
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toho Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kuroneko (1968) About?
The premise of Kuroneko (1968) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in feudal Japan, a warrior is sent to investigate a cursed gate where samurai are mysteriously killed. He discovers two mysterious women who bear a striking resemblance to those he has lost. The film explores the devastating consequences of war and the complexities of societal betrayal through striking visuals, a memorable musical score, and elements of traditional Japanese theater. It's a haunting story of loss, vengeance, and the blurring lines between reality and the supernatural.
Kuroneko (1968) Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- black cat
- rape and revenge
- supernatural horror
- bamboo forest
- soothsayer
- deception
- japanese new wave
- revenge from beyond the grave
- female nudity
- female vampire
- return from dead
- folktale
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- tohoscope
- heian period
- folk horror
- reference to the underworld
- cottage
- werecat
- rape
- decapitation
- mother son relationship
- emperor
- japanese woman
- sex with a ghost
- vengeful ghost
- vampire
- japanese horror
- world war two
- japanese cinema
- historical drama
- 12th century
- farm woman
- rape and murder
- family relationships
- governor
- shapeshifter
- horseback riding
- husband wife reunion
- murder of mother
- murder of wife
- gang rape
- ritual cleansing
- filicide
- reflection in water
- snowfall
- written by director
- women
- samurai
- ghost
- fight
The Director of Kuroneko (1968)
Directed by Kaneto Shindô.
- Director Kaneto Shindô
More from Kaneto Shindô
More films directed by Kaneto Shindô, best-rated first: Children of Hiroshima, Postcard, Owl and Will to Live.
Kuroneko (1968) Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kuroneko (1968) 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Kuroneko (1968) Plot Summary
What happens in Kuroneko (1968) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Yone and her daughter-in-law Shige live peacefully in a bamboo grove, but their lives take a tragic turn when a troop of samurai brutally assaults and murders them, leaving their home in ashes. As a haunting reminder, a black cat appears, licking at the lifeless bodies of the victims.
Resurfacing as ethereal specters with an elegant appearance, the women wait at Rajōmon, their spirits filled with vengeance. They track down the samurai responsible for their demise and lure them to an illusory mansion nestled within the very bamboo grove that once stood as their home. In a lethal twist, they seduce and then ruthlessly kill the samurai, tearing at their throats with ferocity reminiscent of cats on the prowl.
Full summary
The whole story of Kuroneko (1968), scene by scene
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Kuroneko (1968) FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Kuroneko (1968), each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kuroneko (1968)?
Kuroneko (1968) runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Kuroneko (1968) released?
Kuroneko (1968) was released on October 22, 2010.
Who directed Kuroneko (1968)?
Kuroneko (1968) was directed by Kaneto Shindô.
More films by Kaneto Shindô How is Kuroneko (1968) rated?
Kuroneko (1968) has 7.7/10 on IMDb and 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Does Kuroneko (1968) have a post-credit scene?
No. Kuroneko (1968) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kuroneko (1968) in?
The original language of Kuroneko (1968) is Japanese.
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