Japan, 1909
35mm film, black and white
silent
A Japanese short horror film made by M. Pate. It is believed to be the first version of the story of Asamadake. It is also believed to be the first kabuki ghost to be seen on screen.
Plot Summary
Asamadake, a murdered prostitute, returns from the grave as a ghost to take her revenge on her killer.
Alternative Titles
The Murder of Asamadake, the Bird of the Land of the Dead
References
Books
- Carnal Curses, Disfigured Dreams: Japanese Horror & Bizarre Cinema 1898-1949 by Kagami Jigoku Kobayashi p.8 – credits, synopsis
