Cast
View AllYuji Kawakita
as Yoshihiko Segawa
Yasuko Mita
as
Mako Sanjō
as
Yōko Mihara
as
Torahiko Nakamura
as
Junko Uozumi
as
Reiko Seto
as Keiko
Masao Takamatsu
as
Ryūji Oki
as Yoshino
Seiji Hara
as Miyahara
Takamitsu Watanabe
as Tetsu
Michiyo Ichikawa
as Eiko
Keiko Minakami
as Sanae
Kuniko Yamamura
as Ikuyo
Kôichi Miya
as Detective
Crew
Director
- Keinosuke Tsuchiya
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This Crime/Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Vengeful Beast presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director Keinosuke Tsuchiya brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1960, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Vengeful Beast took approximately 25 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 74 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 121 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The film contains approximately 2118 individual shots.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
Historical Context
- In 1960, when this film was released:
- The Vietnam War was becoming increasingly controversial.
- The space race between the USSR and USA was at its height.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: May 7, 1960
- Runtime: 1h 14m