In a Thicket (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, In a Thicket is a fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by Hisayasu Satō, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Sato's re-imagining of In a Grove, on which Rashomon was based. In this version, instead of a web of lies and agendas, we get a web of desires, perversions like incest, and occult phenomenon like an oracle-demon, hallucinations, and human sacrifice. Once again, the story starts with a detective trying to unravel the story of a man and a woman encountering a bandit-rapist in the woods, but the real story keeps turning out to be unfathomable as layer upon layer of strange motives and events keep turning up.
Who’s in it. In a Thicket stars Shunsuke Matsuoka, Kaori Sakagami as Masago, Shigeki Hosokawa and Hitomi Shiraishi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, In a Thicket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In a Thicket page.
If you liked it. Fans of In a Thicket tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In a Thicket (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for In a Thicket change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is In a Thicket worth watching?
- In a Thicket holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In a Thicket?
- In a Thicket stars Shunsuke Matsuoka, Kaori Sakagami, Shigeki Hosokawa, Hitomi Shiraishi and Ziko Uchiyama.
- When was In a Thicket released?
- In a Thicket was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.