Legend of the Demon Cat

A lush, eerie historical mystery that unfolds like a ghost story, blending opulent Tang dynasty spectacle with a melancholic meditation on love and revenge.

Directed by

Chen Kaige

Genres

Fantasy, Adventure, Family

Starring

Huang Xuan, Shota Sometani, Hiroshi Abe

Tagline

Love. Death. Revenge.

Overview

During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues to reveal a history of truths leading to the events.

How it feels

Eerie, melancholic, whimsical and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, love, memory, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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