Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup.

Title: Kwaidan
Imdb rate: 8.0
Imdb votes: 15,486
Year: 1964
Language: Japanese
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Japan
Director: Masaki Kobayashi
Writers: Yôko Mizuki (screenplay), Lafcadio Hearn (novel)
Actors:
Michiyo Aratama
Misako Watanabe
Rentarô Mikuni
Kenjirô Ishiyama

Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 1 nomination.