The Demon of Mount Oe 1960
In *The Demon of Mount Oe (1960)*, Tokuzō Tanaka crafts a hauntingly beautiful fantasy-horror epic set against the misty peaks of Mount Oe.
Director: Tokuzō Tanaka
Cast
Kazuo Hasegawa
Shuten-dôji
Raizō Ichikawa
Minamoto-no-Yorimitsu / Minamoto-no-Raikô
Shintarō Katsu
Watanabe-no-Tsuna
Kōjirō Hongō
Sakata-no-Kintoki
Ganjirō Nakamura II
Yutaka Nakamura
Ryūzō Shimada
Usui, Sadamitsu (as Ryuuzô Shimada)
Naritoshi Hayashi
Urabe-no-Suetake
Sachiko Hidari
Ibaragi-dôji / Ibaraki-dôji
Jun Tazaki
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *The Demon of Mount Oe (1960)* about?
This atmospheric fantasy-horror film follows a Genji warrior protecting the Fujiwara Clan from a shape-shifting demon that transforms into a colossal ox and a giant spider. Amid political intrigue and tragic romance, the warrior must confront the demon's curse to save his beloved.
Who directed *The Demon of Mount Oe*?
The film was directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, a master of Japanese period cinema known for blending folklore with cinematic grandeur.
Who stars in *The Demon of Mount Oe*?
The film features Kazuo Hasegawa, Raizō Ichikawa, Shintarō Katsu, Kōjirō Hongō, and Ganjirō Nakamura II in its ensemble cast.
Is *The Demon of Mount Oe (1960)* worth watching?
While lacking an IMDb rating, this 1960s horror-fantasy epic delivers rich visuals, compelling folklore, and a tragic love story that makes it a cult favorite among genre enthusiasts. Fans of classic Japanese cinema will particularly appreciate its grand scale and supernatural thrills.
How long is *The Demon of Mount Oe*?
The runtime for *The Demon of Mount Oe* is 114 minutes.
About The Demon of Mount Oe (1960) — A Vengeful Demon, a Warrior's Love, and Japan's Golden Age of Horror-Fantasy
In *The Demon of Mount Oe (1960)*, Tokuzō Tanaka crafts a hauntingly beautiful fantasy-horror epic set against the misty peaks of Mount Oe. The film follows a vengeful demon—manifesting as both a monstrous ox and a colossal spider—as it wreaks havoc amid the Fujiwara Clan's golden era. At the heart of the story is a tragic romance between a young Genji warrior and a noble lady, their fates entwined in a battle for justice and supernatural retribution. Tanaka's signature visual extravagance shimmers through every frame, blending folklore motifs with sweeping cinematography to create an unforgettable atmosphere of dread and romance.
The demon's relentless pursuit of vengeance pulses through the narrative like a heartbeat, while themes of duty, love, and the supernatural collide in this grand-scale jidaigeki. Starring legends like Kazuo Hasegawa, Raizō Ichikawa, and Shintarō Katsu, *The Demon of Mount Oe (1960)* remains a standout in Japan's golden age of horror-fantasy cinema, offering a mesmerizing escape into a world where myth and history blur.
