My Sister And Izuna (1990) [N/A]
Directed by:
Daisuke Tengan
Release Date:
January 1, 1990
Original Title:
妹と油揚
Alternate Titles:
Imouto to aburaage
Genres:
Horror
Production Countries:
Japan
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 37
An idyllic and quiet horror movie in the age of the occult. Tadashi lives alone with his younger sister Kyoko, who has returned to Japan after a divorce. The older brother tries desperately to get rid of it, but in fact, the two siblings have an incestuous relationship, and Kyoko is possessed by Izuna, who is used by Kyoko's ex-husband who resents the relationship. The screen is black and white and eerie. Izuna smiles fearlessly at her. A brother and sister who cannot settle their warped love. With elaborate art reminiscent of Japanese houses and customs of the 1950s, the film brilliantly depicts a mature mystery world with a nostalgic flavour.
Aka "If My Sister and Izuna"Divorcee Kyoko is living (indeed, sleeping) happily with her brother Tadashi until she starts to behave very strangely. The exorcist called in to examine her has no doubts: she is possessed by an Izuna, a malicious fox spirit called up by her ex-husband. No match for the Izuna himself, the exorcist retires, hurt. Tadashi is reduced to waiting hand and foot on the lzuna while Kyoko remains the Izuna's plaything. Worst of all, the Izuna has appalling table manners...Not since Monty Python was crushed beneath a giant foot has black comedy been this poignant...If My Sister and Izuna is any indication of what's to come from Japan's newest director, We'd better all keep our seat-backs in the upright position. ~ Tony Ryans
