Blind Woman's Curse 1970
Teruo Ishii's *Blind Woman's Curse (1970)* blends crime, horror, and yakuza action into a visceral revenge tale steeped in Japanese folklore.
Director: Teruo Ishii
Cast
Meiko Kaji
Akemi Tachibana
Hoki Tokuda
Aiko Gouda
Makoto Satō
Tani Shouichi
Hideo Sunazuka
Kantaro
Nobuko Aoki
Female Prisoner A
Shirō Ōtsuji
Senba-tatsu
Tōru Abe
Dobashi
Yôko Takagi
Chie Mitsui / Chie-chan
Tatsumi Hijikata
Ushimatsu / Hunchback Dancer
Shirō Yanase
Kawaguchi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blind Woman's Curse (1970) about?
When a Yakuza leader slashes a rival's eyes in a duel, a vengeful black cat appears, lapping up the blood—and soon begins hunting the clan, peeling away their dragon tattoos in a grotesque trail of revenge. The supernatural pursuit escalates into a nightmare where even the tattooed underworld can't escape fate.
Who directed Blind Woman's Curse?
Teruo Ishii directed the film, known for his boundary-pushing work in Japanese exploitation and horror cinema.
Who stars in Blind Woman's Curse?
The film stars Meiko Kaji as Akemi, alongside Hoki Tokuda, Makoto Satō, Hideo Sunazuka, and Nobuko Aoki, delivering explosive performances in this yakuza horror spectacle.
Is Blind Woman's Curse (1970) worth watching?
With its blend of yakuza violence, folk horror, and Meiko Kaji's captivating presence, *Blind Woman's Curse* is a cult favorite for fans of 70s Japanese cinema. It's raw, atmospheric, and unapologetically wild, though its exploitation roots may not be for everyone.
How long is Blind Woman's Curse?
The runtime of *Blind Woman's Curse* is 85 minutes, a tight and punchy runtime that keeps the supernatural mayhem relentless.
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About Blind Woman's Curse (1970) — Meiko Kaji Stars in a Supernatural Yakuza Revenge Thriller
Teruo Ishii's *Blind Woman's Curse (1970)* blends crime, horror, and yakuza action into a visceral revenge tale steeped in Japanese folklore. At its center is Akemi, the ruthless tattooed leader of the Tachibana clan, whose life spirals into chaos after a brutal duel leaves a rival's eyes slashed—and a vengeful black cat, drawn by the scent of blood, stalking her gang. With each Yakuza member's dragon tattoo peeled from their skin, Akemi realizes the supernatural force of retribution is unstoppable, turning the criminal underworld into a slaughterhouse where no one is safe. The film drips with atmosphere: neon-lit alleys, tattooed bodies gleaming with menace, and a creeping dread that blurs the line between human malice and supernatural wrath.
Meiko Kaji, a genre icon known for her magnetic intensity, anchors the chaos as Akemi, while the eerie presence of the blood-lapping cat injects a haunting surrealism. Ishii's direction merges exploitation's grit with folk horror's eerie mysticism, crafting a movie that's as stylish as it is disturbing. The result is a cult gem for fans of 70s Japanese horror and yakuza cinema, where revenge isn't just personal—it's mythic.
