Summer of Demon(1981)
魔性の夏 四谷怪談より
Summer of Demon Synopsis
A former retainer to a noble family kills his wife's father when he tries to expose his past crimes. When he begins an affair with the daughter of another clan's retainer, her father tries to poison him but the substance instead claims an innocent victim...
Summer of Demon (1981) is a drama and horror film directed by Yukio Ninagawa, released on May 23, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Kenichi Hagiwara, Keiko Takahashi, Masako Natsume and Aiko Morishita. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Yukio Ninagawa
- Writers:
- Eiichi Uchida, Nanboku Tsuruya
- Cinematographer:
- Noritaka Sakamoto
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Summer of Demon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kenichi Hagiwara
as lemon
Keiko Takahashi
as Iwa
Masako Natsume
as Sode
Aiko Morishita
as Ume
Renji Ishibashi
as Naosuke
Ichirō Ogura
as Takuetsu
Hiroshi Katsuno
as Yomoshichi
Key crew
Directed by Yukio Ninagawa, written by Eiichi Uchida and Nanboku Tsuruya.
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Summer of Demon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Summer of Demon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Summer of Demon online?
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Summer of Demon (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Summer of Demon?
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The main cast of Summer of Demon (1981) includes Kenichi Hagiwara, Keiko Takahashi, Masako Natsume, Aiko Morishita and Renji Ishibashi. The film was directed by Yukio Ninagawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Summer of Demon released?
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Summer of Demon was released on May 23, 1981 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Summer of Demon worth watching?
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Summer of Demon (1981) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.