The Demon
鬼
1972 · 0h 8m · Animation, Drama, Fantasy, History, Horror · Japan
Two brothers, who are both hunters and live with their mother, go to the mountains to set traps for deer. Suddenly, a demon grabs the younger brother. The older brother shoots an arrow, severing the demon's arm, which they plan to take home. But they make a grisly discovery on the journey home.
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Kihachiro Kawamoto6.1Smart score
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