Island of Horrors movie poster

Island of Horrors

November 20, 1949 1h 42m

Originally released in 1949. Island of Horrors is a mystery/horror film. directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.

Starring Chiezo Kataoka, Ryutaro Otomo, and Eitarō Shindō

Synopsis

Kindaichi challenges the mystery of an incident in which three sisters were killed one after the other according to an ancient tradition on an isolated island in the Seto Inland Sea. Kosuke Kindaichi received a will from his friend Kito, which said, "Go to Gokumon Island to save my three younger sisters," and Kosuke went to Gokumon Island. Upon arriving at the residence of Quito, there were three beautiful sisters, a crazy father, a cousin of Sanae, and Kosuke plunged into a strange atmosphere. The film adaptation of the masterpiece novel of the same name by Seishi Yokomizo. Kyozo Kataoka plays Detective Kosuke Kindaichi, and Ryutaro Otomo plays Inspector Isokawa, who can be called Kindaichi's best partner.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 20, 1949 76 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toyoko Eiga

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Island of Horrors about?

Kindaichi challenges the mystery of an incident in which three sisters were killed one after the other according to an ancient tradition on an isolated island in the Seto Inland Sea. Kosuke Kindaic...

Who directed Island of Horrors?

Island of Horrors was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.

How long is Island of Horrors?

Island of Horrors has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was Island of Horrors released?

Island of Horrors was released on November 20, 1949 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Island of Horrors?

The main cast of Island of Horrors includes Chiezo Kataoka, Ryutaro Otomo, Eitarō Shindō, Kunitaro Sawamura, Yōichi Numata.