Yojôhan repôto: Ijiru

A young man, desperate for money, agrees to house-sit for an eccentric professor. The house, however, contains disturbing secrets and a pervasive sense of dread. As strange events unfold, he finds himself increasingly isolated and drawn into a dark mystery.

This early work by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, while not widely distributed, is considered a significant cult film within the Japanese horror genre. It is often cited for its unsettling atmosphere and nascent directorial style, though its narrative can be perceived as somewhat opaque.

• Praised for its unique and disturbing atmosphere.

• Noted for its experimental and sometimes confusing narrative structure.

• Seen as an early indicator of Kurosawa's talent for psychological horror.

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This film was initially released as a direct-to-video production in Japan.