Inugami no tatari (1977)

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Inugami no tatari delivers a singular horror experience, marking a rare foray into the genre by Shunya Ito, acclaimed director of the Female Prisoner Scorpion series. This film masterfully navigates the captivating space between avant-garde cinema and high trash thrills, offering audiences something truly distinctive. The unsettling narrative centers on a diligent group of company men, whose mission to unearth valuable Uranium ore leads them to a remote, sacred location. Driven by their corporate objective, they unwittingly commit a grave transgression: damaging a local shrine venerating the ancient Dog God.

This act of desecration immediately triggers a terrifying cascade of events. A potent, malevolent curse is unleashed upon the unsuspecting men, transforming their scientific expedition into a waking nightmare. As the supernatural forces take hold, mayhem erupts, plunging them into a desperate battle against an unseen, unforgiving power. Prepare for an intense, visceral journey where sanity unravels and the consequences of disturbing ancient deities manifest in relentless, terrifying madness.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1977

Genre:Horror