The Inugami Family (Limited Edition) [Blu-ray]

The Inugami Family Limited Edition Blu-ray is a landmark Japanese mystery thriller from acclaimed director Kon Ichikawa. Blending gothic atmosphere, family intrigue and ingenious detective storytelling, this hugely influential adaptation of Seishi Yokomizo's bestselling novel became one of Japan's biggest box office successes and helped redefine the country's mystery genre.

Following the death of the wealthy head of the powerful Inugami clan, the contents of his will send shockwaves through the family. Much to everyone's surprise, the vast inheritance is left to Tamayo, a young woman with no blood relation to the dynasty. However, there is one condition: she must marry one of the deceased patriarch's grandsons. As tensions mount and rivalries intensify within the sprawling family estate, a series of gruesome murders begins to unfold. Called to the scene, famed detective Kosuke Kindaichi must untangle a web of secrets, betrayals and long-buried resentments before the killer strikes again.

Featuring unforgettable imagery, an intricately constructed mystery and a richly atmospheric setting, The Inugami Family remains one of the most celebrated detective films in Japanese cinema. Long difficult to see outside Japan, this acclaimed classic finally receives a definitive high-definition release packed with new and archival extras.

directed by: Kon Ichikawa
starring: Koji Ishizaka, Yoko Shimada, Teruhiko Aoi
1976 / 146 min / Japanese / Blu-ray