Kwaidan (4K Restoration)

Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning “ghost story,” this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior’s reflection in his teacup. ENTHRALLING… WEAVES A SPELL OF ENCHANTMENT.” – Los Angeles Times “An assembly of ghost stories that is among the most beautiful films I’ve seen.” – RogerEbert.com Kwaidan kicks off Beautiful Nightmares, a journey into some of the strangest and most beautiful corners of Japanese horror cinema, continuing this fall at New People Cinema in Japantown. Note films start right at the listed showtime. Free or discounted for members. All ticket sales are final.