Writhing Tongue (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, Writhing Tongue is a drama and horror film directed by Yoshitaro Nomura, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Masako, a five-year-old girl living in the suburbs of Chiba, gets a tiny scratch on her finger while playing with mud in a marsh. After that, she suffered all kinds of horrible spasms including biting her tongue. The doctor checks on her for hours on end and arrive at the conclusion that she has tetanus. It seems like the devil has come to dwell in the little girl's body. Her parents have to to bear the sufferings of their child and face the fear that they might also be the victims of tetanus. The once peaceful family has changed completely and the three have been cast into a bottomless hell.
Who’s in it. Writhing Tongue stars Mayuko Wakamori as Masako Miyoshi, Tsunehiko Watase as Akira Miyoshi, Yukiyo Toake as Kunie Miyoshi and Ryoko Nakano as Dr. Nose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Writhing Tongue has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Writhing Tongue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Writhing Tongue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Writhing Tongue (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Writhing Tongue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Writhing Tongue worth watching?
- Writhing Tongue holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Writhing Tongue?
- Writhing Tongue stars Mayuko Wakamori, Tsunehiko Watase, Yukiyo Toake, Ryoko Nakano and Jūkichi Uno.
- When was Writhing Tongue released?
- Writhing Tongue was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.