Oxen Split Torturing (1976)

Oxen Split Torturing (1976) poster

Two short stories set in Edo during the Shogun era. The first, during a time when Christians are persecuted vehemently, Iori falls in love with a young Christian girl. When she and her family are captured during a raid, his sadistic master takes her as his personal slave to torment Iori. The second follows Sutezo who, forced to serve the barbarous master of a brothel in order to repay his debts, befriends a young girl. Together, they both escape and struggle to get by on scams and petty theft.

Director: Yuji Makiguchi
Genre: Horror, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Takeo Watanabe
Editing: Eifu Tamaki
Production: Toei Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Torture Chamber and Deep Despair, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Torture Chamber: Echo of Pain

Keywords

sadism, sadistic, brothel, violence against women, religious war, sexual violence, blood bath, religion, torture, execution, violent death, extreme sadism, dripping blood, sadistic sex, tied up

More Films by Director: Yuji Makiguchi
More Films in Genre: Horror, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oxen Split Torturing about?
Two short stories set in Edo during the Shogun era. The first, during a time when Christians are persecuted vehemently, Iori falls in love with a young Christian girl. When she and her family are captured during a raid, his sadistic master takes her as his personal slave to torment Iori. The second follows Sutezo who, forced to serve the barbarous master of a brothel in order to repay his debts, befriends a young girl. Together, they both escape and struggle to get by on scams and petty theft.
Who directed Oxen Split Torturing?
Oxen Split Torturing was directed by Yuji Makiguchi.
Who stars in Oxen Split Torturing?
Oxen Split Torturing stars Yūsuke Kazato, Rena Uchimura, Akira Shioji, Masataka Iwao, Ryuichi Nagashima, Yûsuke Tsukasa.
How long is Oxen Split Torturing?
Oxen Split Torturing has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Oxen Split Torturing?
Oxen Split Torturing is a Horror, Drama film.
Where was Oxen Split Torturing produced?
Oxen Split Torturing was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Oxen Split Torturing?
The themes of Oxen Split Torturing include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Torture Chamber and Deep Despair, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Torture Chamber: Echo of Pain.