Irezumi (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1966, Irezumi is a thriller and drama film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A mysterious tattoo artist puts his masterpiece, a human-faced spider, on a kidnapped woman's back. She and her lover are then forced into a conspiracy-born nightmare, where they face the danger of becoming the very evil they seek to escape. With each new bloody incident, the spider's face seems to redden with ever-growing hunger…
Who’s in it. Irezumi stars Ayako Wakao as Otsuya, Akio Hasegawa as Shinsuke, Gaku Yamamoto as Tattoo Artist Seikichi and Kei Satō as Hatamoto Serizawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Irezumi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Irezumi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Irezumi tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Irezumi (1966)?
- In US, Irezumi is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Irezumi worth watching?
- Irezumi holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Irezumi?
- Irezumi stars Ayako Wakao, Akio Hasegawa, Gaku Yamamoto, Kei Satō and Fujio Suga.
- When was Irezumi released?
- Irezumi was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.