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1 / 3Kwaidan [Blu-ray]
Kwaidan is Masaki Kobayashi’s three-hour collection of four ghost stories adapted from Japanese folklore. This Blu-ray listing describes the original three-hour cut, with stylized sets, vivid color and moody supernatural storytelling.
At a glance
- Four supernatural tales adapted from Lafcadio Hearn’s Japanese folklore collections.
- The listing identifies this as the original three-hour cut.
- A single-disc Blu-ray release directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
Reference price: $39.95
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A substantial feature-length program brings together four ghost stories on one disc.
- English subtitles are listed for the film.
- Customer feedback particularly appreciates the theatrical sets, color and photography.
Technical specifications
14 specifications| Format | Blu-ray |
|---|---|
| Genre | Horror |
| Runtime | 3 hours and 3 minutes |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) |
| Director | Masaki Kobayashi |
|---|---|
| Actors | Michiyo Aratama, Rentaro Mikuni, Tatsuya Nakadai |
| Subtitles | English |
| Language | Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
| Release date | October 20, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions listed | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.88 ounces |
| Item model number | 2540 |
| Studio | Criterion Collection (Direct) |
| Aspect ratio | Unknown |
|---|
What to know before buying
- The listing gives English as the language in one field but also specifies Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1) in another. Confirm the audio language and track details before buying. The listed aspect ratio is Unknown.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Viewers seeking Japanese supernatural folklore adapted as a set of four ghost stories.
- Fans of Masaki Kobayashi and stylized, theatrical visual design.
- Collectors looking for the listed original three-hour cut on Blu-ray.
Less suited to
- Buyers who require a confirmed aspect ratio or clear confirmation of the disc’s audio language before purchase.
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Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes Kwaidan as a classic, praising the acting, theatrical sets, vivid color, photography and moody suspense across its ghost stories. That response suits viewers drawn to the listing’s stylized folklore anthology, though the strong reception concerns the film and does not resolve the listing’s unclear audio-language details.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the acting and theatrical feel of the sets.
- Feedback highlights the film’s color, visual presentation and photography.
- Customers describe the ghost stories as suspenseful and engaging.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in Kwaidan?
The listing describes four ghost stories adapted from Lafcadio Hearn’s collections of Japanese folklore.
How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 3 hours and 3 minutes, and the description identifies it as the original three-hour cut.
What audio language is listed?
The details conflict: one field lists English, while another specifies Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1). Check the selected listing for the audio tracks.
Does the listing specify the aspect ratio?
It gives the aspect ratio as Unknown.
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