Onmyoji2001
Directed by Yojiro Takita
🏆 6 wins & 9 nominations total
The premise
During a dark time in the Heian period, when evil forces threaten the kingdom, the emperor relies on the onmyōji to keep the supernatural forces in line. But as political events become highly charged, friction within the order leads to betrayal. Now, Seimei, a talented member of the clan, must face down his master, Dōson, in the hopes of restoring peace to the kingdom.
Horror Vault's take
Set against the ornate backdrop of Heian-period Japan, Onmyoji plunges viewers into a world where court politics and dark supernatural forces are inseparable. The onmyōji — powerful mystical practitioners tasked with protecting the realm — find their order fracturing from within as ambition and treachery take hold. At the heart of the conflict stands Seimei, a gifted sorcerer who must summon every ounce of his arcane skill to confront a threat disturbingly close to home. Rich in period detail and ceremonial magic, the film offers a haunting blend of historical drama and supernatural dread.
Content: Supernatural Violence, Disturbing Spiritual Imagery, Mild Action Violence
Cast
Sachiko Kokubu
Fujiwara no Tadako
Mansai Nomura
Abe no Seimei
Hideaki Ito
Minamoto no Hiromasa
Eriko Imai
Mitsumushi
Hiroyuki Sanada
Dōson
Kenji Yamaki
Tachibana no Ukon
Houka Kinoshita
Kanmu-Ten'nou
Kyoko Koizumi
Aone
Ken'ichi Ishii
Fujiwara no Kaneie
Kenjirou Ishimaru
Onmyo-gashira
Kenichi Yajima
Fujiwara no Morosuke
Mai Hosho
Uri no onna
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