Review of Onibaba (1964) by Neil M — 08 Jul 2007

Superb jap ghost story. sensual and surreal and a definite influence on the current new wave of jap horror.

This review of Onibaba (1964) was written by Neil M on 08 Jul 2007.

Onibaba has generally received very positive reviews.

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