Hellish Love (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1972, Hellish Love is a horror and romance film directed by Chūsei Sone, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a traditional Japanese ghost story, the movie follows a man who falls deeply in love with a mysterious woman, only to find she belongs to the world of the dead.
Who’s in it. Hellish Love stars Setsuko Ogawa as Otsuyu, Hidemi Hara as Omine, Hajime Tanimoto as Shinzaburo and Hyōe Enoki as Mamoru Kinatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Hellish Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hellish Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hellish Love tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hellish Love (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hellish Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hellish Love worth watching?
- Hellish Love holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hellish Love?
- Hellish Love stars Setsuko Ogawa, Hidemi Hara, Hajime Tanimoto, Hyōe Enoki and Yoshie Kitsuda.
- When was Hellish Love released?
- Hellish Love was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.