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The article discusses Masahiro Shinoda's 1979 film "Demon Pond," recently released by the Criterion Collection, which blends natural and artificial realms using traditional kabuki acting and dreamlike visuals. The film follows a scholar searching for his missing friend in a mysterious village, where he encounters a male actor portraying a female character in kabuki style. "Demon Pond" offers a unique and eerie viewing experience, combining elements of romance, mystery, horror, fantasy, and disaster without relying on jump scares, making it a diverse and intriguing addition to Japanese ghost story cinema. [Extracted from the article] |
