Evil Spirits in the Darkness (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1971, Evil Spirits in the Darkness is a notable film directed by Kō Nakahira, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The film depicts the youth of Kinzo, a heretic painter who worked in Tosa during the late Edo period, and the hurricane-like inner side of his life.
Who’s in it. Evil Spirits in the Darkness stars Akaji Maro as Hirose Kinzō, Hiroko Ogi as Yuki, Mariko Kaga as Tokuhime and Kazuko Inano as Kume, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Evil Spirits in the Darkness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evil Spirits in the Darkness page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evil Spirits in the Darkness (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Evil Spirits in the Darkness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Evil Spirits in the Darkness worth watching?
- Evil Spirits in the Darkness holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Evil Spirits in the Darkness?
- Evil Spirits in the Darkness stars Akaji Maro, Hiroko Ogi, Mariko Kaga, Kazuko Inano and Ai Sasaki.
- When was Evil Spirits in the Darkness released?
- Evil Spirits in the Darkness was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.