The Ghost of Yotsuya (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1959, The Ghost of Yotsuya is a horror film directed by Nobuo Nakagawa, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. The ghost of a samurai's wife takes revenge on her husband.
Who’s in it. The Ghost of Yotsuya stars Shigeru Amachi as Iemon Tamiya, Noriko Kitazawa as Sode, Katsuko Wakasugi as Iwa and Shuntarō Emi as Naosuke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Ghost of Yotsuya has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ghost of Yotsuya page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost of Yotsuya tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghost of Yotsuya (1959)?
- In US, The Ghost of Yotsuya is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ghost of Yotsuya worth watching?
- The Ghost of Yotsuya holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghost of Yotsuya?
- The Ghost of Yotsuya stars Shigeru Amachi, Noriko Kitazawa, Katsuko Wakasugi, Shuntarō Emi and Ryûzaburô Nakamura.
- When was The Ghost of Yotsuya released?
- The Ghost of Yotsuya was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.