Movie

Gate of Hell

1953 · 86 min

A stately, richly colored tragedy that tightens like a vise as obsession curdles into devastation.

Tagline: The most honored screen import in a decade!
Overview: Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is married.
How it feels: Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, betrayal, guilt, morality
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
betrayal
guilt
morality
death
Places: single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild