Jacob's 31 Days of Halloween - Day 14: Onibaba
Onibaba (which supposedly translates to "Demon Hag") is a 1964 Japanese horror film that isn't particularly scary, but boy is there a lot of drama.
The story circles around a feral mother and daughter duo who live in a field who survive by killing men and taking their stuff. This sounds like a pretty decent, straightforward relationship, but it's brought to turmoil when an animalistic man comes between them. Drama ensues.
My favorite thing about this movie is the sound and the music. It's silent until a noise is absolutely essential, with my favorite example being that the music during the title credits are a jump scare. There is dialogue, but it's mostly about atmosphere, which I love. There's also some very memorable images that stem from the wonderful visuals created by production design, costuming, makeup, and the cinematography.
If you're looking for a horror film, this one's not particularly scary. There's one character who wears a scary mask and the ending is very scary, but for the most part it's just a drama centered around toxic familial relationships and sex. If any of this sounds appealing to you, check it out! It's on YouTube!
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