What is The Hateful Beast?
The Hateful Beast is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 70 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 14, 1970
- Studios
- Wakamatsu Production
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Hateful Beast is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Wakamatsu Production. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two strangers clash in an Edo village, where betrayal and shifting perspectives reshape truth.”
- Compelling moral ambiguity through shifting viewpoints
- Rich Edo-period setting
- Tense drama of betrayal and revenge
- Brief runtime may limit character development
- Serious tone may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric period dramas that explore truth from multiple angles.
The film’s serious tone and themes of betrayal make it suited for mature audiences.
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What era does the story take place in?
The narrative is set during Japan’s Edo era.
How long is the film?
It runs approximately one hour and ten minutes.
What genre is The Hateful Beast?
It is classified as a drama.
Does the film use multiple viewpoints?
Yes, the story shifts perspectives, drawing comparisons to Rashomon.
Who is credited with making the film?
The film is identified as a work by Wakamatsu.
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