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Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna (2007): Cast

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Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna is a 2007 horror documentary directed by Koji Shiraishi, starring Kazuya Wakabayashi, Akemi Kanasugi and Beniko. It runs 58 minutes.

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Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
58 min
Director
Koji Shiraishi
Genres
Horror , Documentary
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna About?

The premise of Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna without spoilers.

A documentary‑style horror anthology revisits the Kuchisake‑onna, the slit‑mouth woman who sparked Japan’s urban‑legend boom. It examines her late‑1970s origins, describes her disfigured look—a mouth cut from ear to ear—and recounts myths about her identity. The film also outlines traditional ways to repel her, offering concrete examples.

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Cast & crew

Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna Cast

Kazuya Wakabayashi leads the cast, with Akemi Kanasugi and Beniko. Directed by Koji Shiraishi; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Koji Shiraishi

More films directed by Koji Shiraishi: KINKI, House of Sayuri, A Beast in Love and Hell Girl.

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Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna?

Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna runs 58 minutes.

When was Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna released?

Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna was released on January 31, 2007.

Who directed Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna?

Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna was directed by Koji Shiraishi.

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Who is in the cast of Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna?

Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna stars Kazuya Wakabayashi, Akemi Kanasugi and Beniko, among 5 credited actors.

Does Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna have a post-credit scene?

No. Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna in?

The original language of Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onna is Japanese.

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