Summer of Demon (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, Summer of Demon is a drama and horror film directed by Yukio Ninagawa, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A former retainer to a noble family kills his wife's father when he tries to expose his past crimes. When he begins an affair with the daughter of another clan's retainer, her father tries to poison him but the substance instead claims an innocent victim...
Who’s in it. Summer of Demon stars Kenichi Hagiwara as lemon, Keiko Takahashi as Iwa, Masako Natsume as Sode and Aiko Morishita as Ume, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Summer of Demon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer of Demon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer of Demon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer of Demon (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Summer of Demon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Summer of Demon worth watching?
- Summer of Demon holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summer of Demon?
- Summer of Demon stars Kenichi Hagiwara, Keiko Takahashi, Masako Natsume, Aiko Morishita and Renji Ishibashi.
- When was Summer of Demon released?
- Summer of Demon was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.