---
title: "Door"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/door-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 405746
imdb_id: "tt0223150"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 30
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Door (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/door-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Door is a 1988 Japanese horror thriller film directed by Banmei Takahashi. The screenplay for the production was written by Banmei Takahashi and Ataru Oikawa. The cast of the film features Keiko Takahashi, Daijiro Tsutsumi, Shirō Shimomoto, and Takuto Yonezu. The narrative follows Yasuko, a housewife living in an urban high-rise apartment with her husband, Satoru, and their son, Takuto. The plot begins when Yasuko becomes annoyed by spam calls and persistent door-to-door salesmen. During an encounter, she slams her apartment door on a salesman’s hand as he attempts to force a flyer through the chained opening. Although the man leaves, Yasuko soon finds herself the target of strangely threatening phone calls. As these incidents continue, the housewife becomes increasingly afraid to answer her apartment door, marking the beginning of a nightmare that disrupts her domestic life. The film explores the escalating tension and fear experienced by the protagonist following this initial confrontation with the persistent salesman.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A housewife's simple act of slamming a door triggers a relentless psychological nightmare."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric tension builds steadily
- Strong central performance by Keiko Takahashi
- Effective use of domestic space as a source of fear

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow to some viewers
- Limited character development beyond the protagonist
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature audiences due to intense psychological themes and suspense.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: claustrophobic, ominous, psychological, tense, unsettling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, ARROW | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Midnight Pulp | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Banmei Takahashi
- **Networks / Studios**: Directors Company, Agent 21, Takahashi Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Keiko Takahashi** as *Yasuko Honda*
- **Daijiro Tsutsumi** as *Yamakawa*
- **Shirō Shimomoto** as *Satoru Honda*
- **Takuto Yonezu** as *Takuto Honda*
- **Masao Ishida** as *The Man Next Door*
- **Hiroshi Noguchi** as *Policeman*
- **Yoshihiro Shimada** as *Delivery Man*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is the film based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional work directed by Banmei Takahashi.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a Japanese horror thriller film.

### Q: Who stars in the movie?
The main cast includes Keiko Takahashi, Daijiro Tsutsumi, Shirō Shimomoto, and Takuto Yonezu.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in an urban high-rise apartment in Japan.

### Q: What starts the main conflict in the film?
The main conflict begins when the protagonist slams the door on a persistent salesman's hand.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [DoorDash: Food, Grocery and Retail - Fast Same Day Delivery](https://www.doordash.com/?msockid=0a312859e004646b29fd3fdfe17f6513)
- [Door (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Door_(film))
- [Front Doors - The Home Depot](https://www.homedepot.com/b/Doors-Windows-Exterior-Doors-Front-Doors/N-5yc1vZar90)
- [Door (1988) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0223150/)
- [Watch Door (1988) - Free Movies | Tubi](https://tubitv.com/movies/100017148/door)
- [Exterior Doors for Entry & Patio Spaces | Lowe's](https://www.lowes.com/c/Exterior-doors-Windows-doors?msockid=0a312859e004646b29fd3fdfe17f6513)

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