--- product_id: 92281282 title: "CRITERION COLL: KWAIDAN" price: "HK$514" currency: HKD in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/92281282-criterion-coll-kwaidan store_origin: HK region: Hong Kong --- # CRITERION COLL: KWAIDAN **Price:** HK$514 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CRITERION COLL: KWAIDAN - **How much does it cost?** HK$514 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/92281282-criterion-coll-kwaidan) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description After more than a decade of sober political dramas and social-minded period pieces, the great Japanese director Masaki Kobayashi (The Human Condition) shifted gears dramatically for this rapturously stylized quartet of ghost stories. Featuring colorfully surreal sets and luminous cinematography, these haunting tales of demonic comeuppance and spiritual trials, adapted from writer Lafcadio Hearn’s collections of Japanese folklore, are existentially frightening and meticulously crafted. This version of Kwaidan is the original three-hour cut, never before released in the United States. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 2K digital restoration of director Masaki Kobayashi’s original cut, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack Audio commentary by film historian Stephen Prince Interview from 1993 with Kobayashi, conducted by filmmaker Masahiro Shinoda New interview with assistant director Kiyoshi Ogasawara New piece about author Lafcadio Hearn, on whose versions of Japanese folk tales Kwaidan is based Trailers New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey O’Brien Review: loved it - The majority of Akira Kurosawa's cast performed in "Kwaidan," also known as "Ghost Stories." Among the tales, my favorite was "Hoichi the Earless," starring Takashi Shimura (known for his role as the head of the temple). Although I didn't fully grasp the last story, I found it intriguing that filmmaker Mr. Masaki Kobayashi placed it at the end of the film. It's surprising how a Japanese film from 1964 could still captivate audiences in 2024, but there's a reason both Mr. Kobayashi and Mr. Kurosawa are considered great filmmakers in the history of world cinema. I watched this film twice: once as a child, finding it frightening at the time, and accidentally again when we had Japanese guests at home. My dad rented the film to impress them. Since then, I've delved into many films. While Mr. Kobayashi delved into horror and mystical stories, Mr. Kurosawa often addressed themes of poverty in his movies. I have a deep admiration for old Japanese filmmakers; their films often carried moral messages. Award-winning films from that era were particularly poignant, unlike many contemporary productions. It was refreshing to watch a classic film today on desertcart! I could not believe it when i saw this film on desertcart prime. It was amazing! Thanks to desertcart prime and the company who added this film on Prime. A+++++++ Review: Superb Film, But Very Slow Paced - This film will by no means be for everyone as it is very slow paced, and not a Horror film in the traditional Western sense, especially as it was made in Japan in the 60's. But the slow pacing, and length of the stories doesn't take away from them, as this is obviously the intention, and as such each story is filled with atmosphere and tension, and frankly I found each story quite gripping as a result. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B011SDC1PY | | Best Sellers Rank | 19,349 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 7,160 in Blu-ray | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (437) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 2540 | | Language | English | | Media Format | Blu-ray | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 90.72 g | | Release date | 20 Oct. 2015 | | Run time | 3 hours and 3 minutes | | Studio | CRITERION COLL: KWAIDAN | | Subtitles: | English | ## Product Details - **Colour:** Colour - **Format:** Blu-ray - **Language:** English - **Number of discs:** 1 - **Runtime:** 3 hours and 3 minutes ## Images ![CRITERION COLL: KWAIDAN - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7102NrEMoxL.jpg) ![CRITERION COLL: KWAIDAN - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61macLlRYxL.jpg) ![CRITERION COLL: KWAIDAN - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lC19CDSBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ loved it *by S***C on 5 March 2024* The majority of Akira Kurosawa's cast performed in "Kwaidan," also known as "Ghost Stories." Among the tales, my favorite was "Hoichi the Earless," starring Takashi Shimura (known for his role as the head of the temple). Although I didn't fully grasp the last story, I found it intriguing that filmmaker Mr. Masaki Kobayashi placed it at the end of the film. It's surprising how a Japanese film from 1964 could still captivate audiences in 2024, but there's a reason both Mr. Kobayashi and Mr. Kurosawa are considered great filmmakers in the history of world cinema. I watched this film twice: once as a child, finding it frightening at the time, and accidentally again when we had Japanese guests at home. My dad rented the film to impress them. Since then, I've delved into many films. While Mr. Kobayashi delved into horror and mystical stories, Mr. Kurosawa often addressed themes of poverty in his movies. I have a deep admiration for old Japanese filmmakers; their films often carried moral messages. Award-winning films from that era were particularly poignant, unlike many contemporary productions. It was refreshing to watch a classic film today on Amazon! I could not believe it when i saw this film on Amazon prime. It was amazing! Thanks to Amazon prime and the company who added this film on Prime. A+++++++ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb Film, But Very Slow Paced *by G***O on 20 August 2024* This film will by no means be for everyone as it is very slow paced, and not a Horror film in the traditional Western sense, especially as it was made in Japan in the 60's. But the slow pacing, and length of the stories doesn't take away from them, as this is obviously the intention, and as such each story is filled with atmosphere and tension, and frankly I found each story quite gripping as a result. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful! *by C***Y on 24 December 2022* As well as being stunning to look a the film delivers subtle chills that remain long after the film is over. This is not a film for fans of body-horror or slash fests. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hk/products/92281282-criterion-coll-kwaidan](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/92281282-criterion-coll-kwaidan) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hong Kong* *Store origin: HK* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*