Nabeshima kaibyô
Nabeshima kaibyô

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Nabeshima kaibyô

1917
Movie
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Japanese

Film about Ghost-Cat.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

This early Japanese horror film is believed to be about a haunted aristocratic family, the Nabeshima clan, and the spectral occurrences associated with them. Given its era and genre, it likely delves into themes of curses, ghosts, and vengeful spirits tied to the family's lineage.

Critical Reception

As an extremely rare and early silent film from Japan, 'Nabeshima kaibyô' has very limited critical documentation available. Its historical significance lies more in its existence as an early example of the horror genre in Japanese cinema rather than in widespread critical analysis or audience reception during its initial release or in subsequent years. Information about its specific impact or a contemporary reception is largely unavailable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Its primary value is as an artifact of early Japanese cinema.

  • Information regarding specific plot points or directorial style is scarce.

  • Considered a lost film, making detailed analysis impossible.

Google audience: Due to its status as a lost film and its extreme rarity, there is no discernible audience reception or summary of reviews available for 'Nabeshima kaibyô'.

Awards & Accolades

None notable, primarily due to its obscurity and likely lost status.

Fun Fact

Although considered a lost film by many sources, there is a persistent belief among some film historians that fragments or a version of 'Nabeshima kaibyô' might still exist in private collections in Japan, though no definitive proof has emerged.

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