Кайдан: Повествование о загадочном и ужасном (1964)

"Kaidan: Povestvovaniye o zagadichnom i uzhasnom" is a 1964 Japanese horror, fantasy, and drama film directed by Masaki Kobayashi. The movie tells the story of a troubled man named Hoichi who is abducted by vengeful spirits seeking revenge upon a samurai clan. The film is set in feudal Japan and is based on traditional Japanese folklore. The movie stars Mitye Arata as Hoichi, Misako Watanabe as the ghostly chanteuse of a mournful ballad, Rentaro Mikuni as the heroic samurai warrior, Tatsuya Nakadai as the all-powerful lord, Keiko Kishi as the samurai's daughter, Katsuo Nakamura as the monk, and Tetsuro Tanba as the narrator. The film features the use of traditional Japanese music and dance, which adds to the eerie atmosphere. "Kaidan: Povestvovaniye o zagadichnom i uzhasnom" is considered a masterpiece of Japanese cinema and one of the greatest horror films of all time. The movie has been praised for its atmospheric visuals, intense storytelling, and unique use of Japanese folklore. It has had a significant impact on horror cinema and has been referenced in several contemporary films.