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The Bride from Hades (1968): cast, story & where to watch

1968 · Film · ★ 7.4

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Released in 1968, The Bride from Hades is a horror film directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. On the night of the summer Obon festival, Hagiwara Shinzaburo meets a beautiful courtesan named Otsuyu. Not knowing she's a ghost, he becomes infatuated by her.

Who’s in it. The Bride from Hades stars Miyoko Akaza as Otsuyu, Kōjirō Hongō as Hagiwara Shinzaburou, Hajime Koshikawa and Kō Nishimura as Banzou, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Bride from Hades has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bride from Hades page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Bride from Hades tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Bride from Hades (1968)?
In US, The Bride from Hades is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Bride from Hades worth watching?
The Bride from Hades holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Bride from Hades?
The Bride from Hades stars Miyoko Akaza, Kōjirō Hongō, Hajime Koshikawa, Kō Nishimura and Mayumi Ogawa.
When was The Bride from Hades released?
The Bride from Hades was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.