Demon of Mount Oe (1960)

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Set toward the end of the Heian Period, the grand visual epic Demon of Mount Oe follows a young Genji warrior on a perilous quest. When Lord Kanpaku gives his beautiful mistress, Lady Nagisa, to Minamoto Yorimitsu, a dark shadow falls over their tragic love. Lady Nagisa is possessed by a demonic spirit linked to Shuten Doji, a revenge-seeking monster from Mt. Oe who terrorizes the land in the terrifying forms of a gigantic ox and a huge spider. Armed with courage, Yorimitsu vows to protect the Fujiwara Clan and the woman he loves. Accompanied by his loyal subordinates, the Invincible Four, the brave Genji General ventures to Mt. Oe to destroy the demon leader. Their journey culminates in an extraordinary fated duel where sparks fly in a battle of life and death. This spectacular period piece beautifully blends romance, supernatural horror, and epic action, capturing a legendary clash between humanity and ancient evil.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1960

Genre:Fantasy; Martial Arts