Ghost Cat of Yonaki Swamp (Japanese: 怪猫夜泣き沼, Hepburn: Kaibyō Yonaki numa), also known as Necromancy,[1] is a 1957 Japanese horror film directed by Katsuhiko Tasaka. It stars Shintaro Katsu[2] and Takako Irie, the latter known for her roles in "ghost cat" films (kaibyō eiga or bake neko mono), with her appearance in Ghost Cat of Yonaki Swamp being her fifth and final such role.[3]
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| Directed by | Katsuhiko Tasaka |
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| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
References edit
- ^ Lee, Walt (1972). Reference Guide to Fantastic Films: Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror. Vol. 2. Chelsea-Lee Books. p. 238. ISBN 9780913974025.
- ^ Sharp, Jasper (2011). Historical Dictionary of Japanese Cinema. Scarecrow Press. p. 122. ISBN 978-0810857957.
- ^ Crandol, Michael (2021). Ghost in the Well: The Hidden History of Horror Films in Japan. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-1350178731.
Further reading edit
- Clarke, Frederick S. (1972). "Cinefantastique". Cinefantastique. Vol. 2. p. 4. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
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