(aka 'The Demon" or "Kichiku')
directed by
Yoshitaro Nomura
Japan 1978
Famed director Yoshitaro Nomura (Castle of Sand, The Incident) and bestselling Japanese mystery author Seicho Matsumoto combine forces on The Demon (Kichiku), a chilling and complex tale of betrayal and murder. A strange relationship develops between a man, his wife, and his mistress, and a young boy becomes the pawn in a dangerous game of passion and intrigue that ends in a shocking climax. Photographed in sumptuous color, The Demon will keep the most avid mystery buff guessing as it weaves an unforgettable tale of greed, lust, and obsession.
****
I
found this very disturbing, bordering on shocking, but I also had a very high level of anticipation
that could easily be interpreted as suspense. I wouldn't consider this a
"mystery" at all, but rather a very realistic and shocking drama. I could
easily see this as being a true story, one the media would latch onto and
society would devour in total disgust. I was also surprised how well the
director was able to illicit sympathy where there should have been none.
Although I wouldn't consider this a classic I did find it unique and
unforgettable. 
out of
Theatrical Release: October 7th, 1978
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DVD Review: Home Vision - Region 1 - NTSC
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| Runtime | 1:49:20 | |
| Video | 1.78:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 4.59 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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| Audio | Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0) | |
| Subtitles | English, None | |
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non-progressive transfer this doesn't look too bad. It's a little hazy
in spots, but often a function of the background focusing that seems to
be extensively used by the director (blurring objects in the
foreground). Colors are good and subtitles are excellent. The 2.0 track
is consistent if not dynamic and never tested.
Extras are really just
filler, but overall I wasn't too disappointed with the 16X9 transfer.
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