---
title: "The Woman Who Keeps a Murderer"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-woman-who-keeps-a-murderer-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 585747
imdb_id: "tt9844358"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 21
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Woman Who Keeps a Murderer (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-woman-who-keeps-a-murderer-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Woman Who Keeps a Murderer is a 2019 Japanese thriller and horror film released on April 12, 2019, with a runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes. The film follows Kyoko, an adult who experienced childhood sexual abuse by her step-father and continues to face abuse from her mother, as she lives with three roommates while a wave of murders occurs and her mental state worsens.

As an R18+ rated thriller, the film delves into dark psychological territory, exploring trauma, deteriorating mental health, and tense domestic dynamics. It is intended for mature audiences seeking a brief, suspenseful drama centered on intense personal and external conflicts.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An abused adult roommate faces a wave of murders as her mental state deteriorates."

### Why Watch
- Explores the psychological impact of childhood trauma and ongoing abuse.
- Features a tense narrative involving a wave of murders.
- Examines complex roommate dynamics and unwanted romantic tension.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains heavy themes of sexual and familial abuse that may be distressing to some viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dark and distressing, the pacing reflects a psychological thriller, and it carries an R18+ rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #psychological-thriller, #horror, #unreliable-narrator, #trauma, #dark-drama, #roommate-dynamics

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hideo Nakata
- **Networks / Studios**: KADOKAWA, Twins Japan, Happinet Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rin Asuka** as *Kyoko*
- **Shoka Oshima** as *Naomi*
- **Airi Matsuyama** as *Yukari*
- **Nakatani Hitomi** as *Haru*
- **Kenji Mizuhashi** as *Fuyuki Tajima*
- **Toshie Negishi** as *Yukari Sakuragi*
- **Mutsuo Yoshioka** as *Ryota Minagishi*
- **Shinya Hamada** as *Tanigaki*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream The Woman Who Keeps a Murderer?
Streaming availability is not provided in the current sources.

### Q: Is The Woman Who Keeps a Murderer worth watching?
It may be worth watching if you are looking for an R18+ psychological thriller and horror film that deals with severe trauma and a wave of murders.

### Q: What is the binge duration for The Woman Who Keeps a Murderer?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of The Woman Who Keeps a Murderer?
The Woman Who Keeps a Murderer is a feature film released in 2019 rather than a television series with episodes.

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