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Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints 1994

84 min📅 1994-03-26

Step into the surreal world of *Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints (1994)*, a haunting blend of drama, fantasy, and horror directed by Tōru Kawashima.

Director: Tōru Kawashima

Cast

Nobutaka Masutomi
Nobutaka Masutomi
Yasunori Yuge
Ran Issei
Keiko Hida
Yukio Yamato
Jun Hamamura
Jun Hamamura
Kuniharu Motoki
Isako Washio
Isako Washio
Motoyo Motoki
Tetsuya Fujita
Kuniharu Motoki (boyhood)
Hideyo Amamoto
Hideyo Amamoto
Monma Yazo
Norimizu Ameya
Masayasu Motoki

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints (1994) about?

This atmospheric short film follows a man in 1930s Japan who becomes fixated on a woman he spies through a telescope, ultimately trapping her inside a painting. The story spirals into a dark, surreal exploration of desire and control, blending psychological horror with Edogawa Rampo's signature style.

Who directed Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints?

Tōru Kawashima directed this chilling adaptation, honoring Edogawa Rampo's 100th birth anniversary with a visually striking and thematically rich narrative.

Who stars in Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints?

The film stars Nobutaka Masutomi, Yasunori Yuge, Ran Issei, Keiko Hida, and Yukio Yamato in pivotal roles.

Is Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints (1994) worth watching?

While lacking an IMDb rating, this 84-minute gem offers a rare glimpse into 1990s Japanese horror-drama, making it a compelling watch for fans of psychological thrillers and Edogawa's legacy. Its surreal storytelling and vintage charm make it a standout in the anthology.

How long is Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints?

The runtime is 84 minutes.

Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints (1994) — A Surreal Horror-Drama from the Showa Era

Step into the surreal world of *Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints (1994)*, a haunting blend of drama, fantasy, and horror directed by Tōru Kawashima. Set against the backdrop of 1930s Japan, the film follows a man so entranced by a woman glimpsed through a telescope that he traps her within a living painting, igniting a twisted tale of obsession and surrealism. This masterful adaptation of Rampo Edogawa's short story *Oshie and the Traveling Man* drips with eerie atmosphere, exploring themes of voyeurism, desire, and the blurred lines between reality and art. With its rich visuals and psychological depth, Kawashima crafts a mesmerizing experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

Elevated by a cast including Nobutaka Masutomi and Yasunori Yuge, this 84-minute gem is a must-watch for fans of psychological horror and vintage Japanese cinema. Whether you're drawn to its historical roots or its uncanny storytelling, *Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints (1994)* offers a uniquely unsettling journey into the mind of one of Japan's most iconic writers.