Blind Beast

Blind Beast (1969)

盲獣

A blind sculptor kidnaps an artists' model and imprisons her in his warehouse studio – a shadowland of perverse monuments to the female form. Here a deranged passion play of sensual and sexual obsession is acted out in world where sight is replaced by touch.

Date of release
1969-01-25
TMDB
6.5 / 10 (107)
Runtime
1h 24m
Genres
Thriller, Horror
Director
Yasuzō Masumura

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Blind Beast

Blind Beast , or Moju the Blind Beast, is a 1969 Japanese erotic horror film directed by Yasuzō Masumura. Produced by Kazumasa Nakano for Daiei Film. It is based on a novel by Edogawa Rampo.

Production

The movie was directed by Yasuzō Masumura, a prominent filmmaker often associated with the Japanese New Wave. He was known for his precise style and bold themes, frequently exploring perversity and social hypocrisy. The film was produced by Daiei Film. The company was reportedly seeking a commercial hit at the time, leading them to commission this sexually charged and sensational adaptation.

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