Jigoku (The Criterion Collection) DVD

Jigoku from The Criterion Collection is a Japanese horror film presented on DVD with English subtitles. Nobuo Nakagawa’s story follows a theology student whose guilt and encounters with a mysterious double lead toward a graphic vision of the underworld.

At a glance

A Japanese horror film directed by Nobuo Nakagawa, centered on guilt, a theology student, and a journey into the underworld.
The listing specifies Japanese Dolby Digital 1.0 audio and English subtitles.
The stated 2.35:1 aspect ratio and color NTSC format describe the DVD presentation.

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Pros and cons

Pros

English subtitles make the Japanese-language film accessible to English-reading viewers.
A single-disc release with a stated runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Technical specifications

15 specifications

Film and disc
Genre	Horror
Format	Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 41 minutes
Aspect ratio	2.35:1
Rating	NR (Not Rated)

Audio and credits
Language and audio	Japanese (Dolby Digital 1.0)
Subtitles	English
Director	Nobuo Nakagawa
Actors	Hiroshi Hayashi, Shigeru Amachi, Utako Mitsuya
Contributors	Hiroshi Hayashi, Nobuo Nakagawa, Shigeru Amachi, Utako Mitsuya
Studio	Criterion Collection

Release information
Release date	September 19, 2006
Model number	CRRN1651DVD

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Japanese horror and expressionistic depictions of the afterlife.
Collectors seeking a Criterion Collection DVD rather than a Blu-ray edition.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or a modern high-definition format.
Viewers who prefer horror without graphic imagery, as the listing describes a gory final section.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 110 ratings

5 stars62%62%
4 stars24%24%
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1 star4%4%

Customer feedback describes the DVD as a masterpiece and reports positive impressions of its quality. Reactions to the appearance are mixed, with some finding it fascinating and others saying it does not look like their idea of hell. That difference may matter to viewers expecting a particular visual style. The listing describes a graphic, expressionistic underworld, but that description does not establish how every viewer will perceive the presentation.

Positive themes

Customer feedback characterizes the film as a masterpiece and speaks positively about quality.

Mixed feedback

Customer impressions of the appearance differ, including disagreement about how convincingly it evokes hell.

Frequently asked questions

What language and subtitles are listed?

The audio is listed as Japanese (Dolby Digital 1.0), with English subtitles.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Is this a Blu-ray?

No. The product title identifies this edition as a DVD.

What kind of film is Jigoku?

It is listed as a horror film. The supplied synopsis follows a theology student whose guilt and a mysterious double lead toward an underworld journey.