Executive Producer: Juzou Itami
Itami Production
Nobuko Miyamoto
Shingo Yamashiro
Ichiro Furutachi Fukumi Kuroda NOKKO (Rebecca)
Juzou Itami
Cinematography: Yonezo Maeda Lighting: Akio Katsura Art Direction: Shuji Nakamura
Special Effects Director: Dick Smith
Music: Masaya Matsuura Sound Recording: Osamu Onodera Editing: Akira Suzuki
Production: Yasushi Tamaoki & Seigo Hosogoe
Screenplay & Direction: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
The storm keeps steadily approaching from the west.
While the storm clouds may dissipate in some areas...
said areas may experience a sudden onset of fog.
As for the storm warning, it is still in effect. Make sure to...
Daddy's late.
He must be having trouble.
Hey, Ms. Akiko... Isn't it about time for you to help him out?
Don't worry. Business talks take time.
No matter how much you keep bowing to me, I will not agree.
Can't we sort this out?
I've told you again and again. Nobody is allowed to enter Mr. Mamiya's manor. No exceptions.
Even if you lead a TV crew... I don't see myself making an exception for you.
Listen. That manor is still full of paintings by Ichiro Mamiya.
The very last fresco he painted is among them!
We're reporters, and our duty is to reveal that precious cultural asset to the public.
You're one stubborn man...
Don't expect bumpkins like us to bend under pressure of your stuck-up TV crew.
Hey.
What's going on here?
They want to explore the Mamiya Manor.
Mamiya Manor?
No way! That's not happening!
It's been closed for 30 years now.
What on Earth are they after?
See, they seem to be a TV crew.
They claim that Ichiro Mamiya's last fresco is in that manor.
A TV crew?
That's right. They're apparently filming a program about Ichiro Mamiya.
A travel show of sorts.
Are you with the TV crew?
Yes.
So you're interested in things like countryside highlights, regional cuisine and hot springs tours?
You're making this into a program, right?
Well, yeah.
Then we have something better than Mamiya Manor. Since you're already here...
come see our thousand-year-old pine tree.
That tree is the biggest in Japan!
It'd make a better scoop for your crew!
Well, see...
Daddy's so indecisive.
He doesn't know how to take a firm stance. So inevitably, he fails to get his point across.
Is he really qualified to be a producer?
Stop it, Emi. You shouldn't talk about your dad like this.
But I'm telling the truth!
Ever since my mom died, he's been turning more and more spineless by the day.
I'm basically babysitting him by now.
Babysitting? Sounds great. Could you babysit me, too?
No way, Mr. Taguchi. You have Ms. Asuka, right?
Asuka, you say? How cold of you!
Ow!
That hurt...
Listen, director... I won't be taking responsibility if something happens.
Something? What exactly?
You know... Those rumors about Mamiya Manor, for example.
The curse?
Yes.
This is a great opportunity to see if there's any truth to them.
What are you getting at?
If nothing bad happens to them...
that manor has potential to become a wonderful tourist attraction.
And if something does happen, we can simply blame supernatural phenomena.
Nobody would be held responsible for that.
Here it is.
The key to Mamiya Manor.
This won't do.
The sun's setting. Just let me do it.
Don't overdo it.
I went to great lengths to get permission.
Watch out!
Everything's fine!
Here. Asuka, open the door.
Let's go inside.
Alright then...
Is it jammed?
You're so...
Trying the window next?
Is it still locked?
- L-Let me try. - It's no good!
Step aside.
Huh?
What the...?
How weird.
Did they give us the right key?
I think so...
You gotta push it harder, Daddy.
My contact has shifted!
Ouch!
What was that?
Damn it...
- What was that for?! - I wasn't expecting you...
I've just set foot inside Mamiya Manor.
This place is extremely dusty.
It smells of mold and stuffy air.
I'm greatly concerned about the state of the fresco.
I don't like these noises.
Ichiro Mamiya, a genius painter, breathed his last here thirty years ago.
He had no successors to inherit his property.
Nobody has set foot in this manor ever since...
What's with this noise?
That was a close call.
Everyone, this manor's fallen into disrepair. Watch your step, okay?
I didn't ask for that...
Daddy, your back's still covered in dust.
- Didn't I brush it all off? - Could you get it off me?
Hey, are you alright?
It seems there's a room over there.
Here it is.
It's no good. The phone and electricity have been cut.
Oh, really?
Here. This is just my intuition speaking...
but a huge manor such as this should have a backup generator somewhere.
I see...
A generator, you say?
We're beginning our work now.
Let's clean the dust and assess the state of the fresco.
I specialize in art restorations, so I'll be doing everything in person.
Emi, the coffee's ready. Want some?
Daddy, Ms. Akiko is busy with work.
Could you bring her a cup of coffee?
Don't worry about it.
Why are you like this? Keep taking your time, and somebody else will snatch her.
You know, she's good enough for me.
Your time is running out.
Daddy, you aren't getting any younger.
What's so funny about this?
I'll move out sooner or later, you know.
You have to sort everything out during this trip.
That's why I tagged along.
You're a spitting image of her.
What?
You sound just like your mother, rest her soul.
Well, sorry for taking after her.
That's it! I'm going to explore the manor.
How about some coffee?
I don't want any.
Where's Emi?
She wanted to take a look around. I believe she should be coming back soon.
She excels at having fun on her own.
She's been like this from a young age.
It's time for her to grow up already...
Oh, really?
In fact, you want her to stay a child forever, don't you?
Of course not.
I'd like to marry her off as soon as possible.
And then, I'll enjoy my carefree bachelor days.
There's a lot of things I'd like to do.
Wonderful.
It's so stylish and vibrant!
Is that you, Emi? Where have you been?
Don't you have a certain something you gotta do first?
How stupid.
I'm on a summer break now.
Also, it was you who told me to watch the filming process. This is supposed to be a practical study, right?
Hey.
Come and take a look at this.
Something's off.
Look.
I found another fresco here.
And here, too.
And over there!
The dining room's entire interior is a fresco.
What could this be?
Some kind of a door?
Isn't it surrounded by flames?
Could be the case...
It's too dark here...
Aren't those trees?
Nope, that's a person. This is hair.
If this is the face...
Where are the eyes?
Aren't these black holes supposed to be eyes?
Yeah.
How creepy.
Look, this is a grave.
Whoa! Take a look!
That's a casket.
Isn't it too small for a casket?
It's a child's casket.
What happened?
The baby! The baby...!
This baby has terrible burns!
What do you think?
About what?
Here's the composition of the fresco.
It's been painted as a completely different scene at first, without the corpse.
Is this why the composition is so disjointed?
Normally, a single fresco painter...
doesn't completely change his plans mid-process. This is unheard of!
I see. This makes sense.
What could have happened?
My guess would be that something unforeseen happened when he was working. Alternatively...
Some kind of a mental shock he suffered could have forced him to drastically change his plans.
Sounds like something the legendary Ichiro Mamiya would be involved in.
But what could've happened to him?
I know. Let's split up and look around the manor. We might find some clues to solve the mystery.
Please don't.
Why?
I am the reporter here.
This program will be filmed the way I like it.
I'll unveil the truth behind the incident. You lot only have to film me. This is my program!
Not so fast, Asuka.
It takes a collective effort to film a documentary, right?
You do the reporting.
Taguchi rolls the camera.
I assess the situation.
See, this is our collective program.
You don't get to make decisions on your own.
Now, now, Aki. Wait a bit.
Wait? What for? Let's put it bluntly. I'm talking about the fundamentals of our work!
Fine, so be it. Apologies for my unsolicited remarks.
Feel free to continue.
I'm off to explore the manor.
Hey!
Wha...? Hey! What the hell?!
- Hey! - Watch out!
There.
I found this in a storeroom. It's so cool! Look!
Why are you doing this to me?!
I told you not to go running around the manor ahead of me! Is it this hard to listen?!
Hey.
Put this thing away, will you?
- Scared me for a minute... - Oh, really?
Heave-ho...
Whoa!
Watch out!
Taguchi...
Asuka is right, you know.
Please stop swinging this thing around.
It suits you.
What a pretty color.
Will you wear this to bed?
Yup.
It used to belong to Mom.
She was often wearing it when I was little.
I see.
That nightgown must remind you of her...
Nope.
She's gradually growing more distant...
When I shut my eyes and try to remember her, I can only see a shining outline.
The details are all blurry.
Is that so?
What does your dad think about this?
"Some things in life aren't fair, but there's also a lot of pleasant moments."
That's what he pompously says.
In this case, I feel sorry for him.
Ms. Akiko...
Don't you want to get married one day, Ms. Akiko?
One day I will, of course.
Why won't you speed it up a bit?
Let's speed it up, shall we?
Even if you say that, Emi...
I have to find a man I like first.
Ms. Akiko.
What about children?
Do you want to have children?
Ms. Akiko...
You know...
You can have this dress. It'll fit you perfectly.
Don't say that.
I think you should wear it and take care of it.
Your mother would have wanted this, too.
TL Note: Kazuo is reading a gamebook & backtracking from a decision that led to a bad outcome
Part 112...
Hey! You're half-naked again!
This one's no good...
Can't you wear your pants properly?
Okay, fine.
Part 4564...
Akiko is pretty self-reliant, you know.
She won't be looking after you like I do.
You gotta get your act together, too. Or else you won't catch Ms. Akiko's interest.
Come on! Your socks!
They're filthy!
Fine, I got it.
Will you ever stop nagging me?
If there's a guy who'd be fine marrying a girl like you, I'd like to see what he looks like.
Alright then.
I'm turning the lights off.
Wait a bit.
It's time for sleep.
Hey! Get moving!
Not so fast...
It's getting dark!
Give me a moment, you meanie!
The darkness is coming...
I'm not ready yet!
I'm turning it off.
Okay, I'm ready.
Good night.
Asuka...
You're beautiful...
Give my baby back to me...
Huh?
Give my baby back to me...!
Well?
Calm down, will you?
Please?
What baby?
We haven't done anything... We haven't done anything yet!
Daddy...
Daddy!
What's with this sound...?
Excuse me!
Kenichi Yamamura
Go! Keep it up!
What happened?
What's wrong?!
It's so heavy!
I can't breathe!
See the lever over there? Pull it!
No, not like that!
Pull it up! Up!
What's that?
A talisman of sorts.
Not your average generic type, mind you.
It actually works.
How much will this be?
Ah, this?
There's no need to pay.
Don't put it like that, Mr. Yamamura.
So you've remembered my name? That makes me happy.
I won't charge anybody who saves my life, though.
Keep it up! Alright!
Just like this!
Alright!
And stop.
Thank you.
What do you need this much gasoline for?
I'm going to power a generator.
We're filming a documentary in Mamiya Manor.
Mamiya Manor...?
Hey! Wait a moment!
Asuka, we're ready to begin. Are you coming?
Taguchi, I need a panning shot that follows her.
Sure thing.
Oh, wait.
Instead of panning, let's affix the camera on the wheelchair and move it along.
Okay.
Emi.
Yes?
Could you bring the wheelchair? It's right outside.
Coming right up.
Huh?
What is this?
What's the matter, Emi?
Step aside, please.
Don't touch it!
Stay away from my baby!
Why did she dig up something like this?
-I ended up seeing something nasty...
-I'm sorry.
I don't remember what happened at all.
I must've inhaled too much mold...
My apologies for all this trouble.
I...
I'll head back now...
Asuka!
Asuka, wait!
Anyhow, I'm going to call a doctor.
Emi, please watch over her.
Come back soon.
We may have to leave on short notice. Pack up the luggage.
Your dad's luggage, too.
Okay.
Well? Can you fix it?
The wires are shot...
We're in trouble here...
I'm going to bring a multimeter.
It came off.
This thing came off.
How's Asuka doing?
She's basically unhurt, but her mental state concerns me. We should bring her to a hospital.
At this rate, it's too...
I'm going to make a call from the gas station.
It's about 30 minutes away by foot.
No need! I can go instead.
No, I'd like you to stay here.
Something isn't right.
As in?
What are you talking about?
Mr. Kazuo...
Don't you think something's terribly wrong here?
Something?
How am I supposed to answer this?
This manor feels creepy, somehow.
They even buried a toddler over there...
It's normal to have private cemeteries in the countryside.
But Asuka went crazy after digging it up!
Asuka?
She was weird to begin with.
I beg of you!
Enough of your sarcasm. Can't you take me seriously?
I...
I have a bad feeling about this.
If we stay here any longer...
Something...
It feels like something sinister will befall us...
At least that's what I feel.
So you believe in those kinds of things? Curses and the like?
I'm simply worried.
Also, you're 42—that's an unlucky age for a man.
What's so funny?
I can't help it.
This is so amusing!
There's nothing amusing about this!
So you actually believe in such things?
The occult, blood types that affect personality, astrology and Nostradamus prophecies...
What an amusing discovery. Although, I like this side of you, too.
This is not funny.
I'm talking to you seriously. Why are you reducing it to a joke?
That's very inconsiderate of you!
What? I'm complimenting you here.
This isn't much of a compliment! You aren't even trying to understand me!
You're wrong about this. I simply...
No, you don't get it at all!
Neither my feelings, nor Emi's feelings... You don't understand a thing, Mr. Kazuo!
Your feelings?
I'm sorry.
I got too angry for my own good.
Ms. Asuka?
Ms. Asuka...?
Daddy! Daddy!
I'm scared! The shadows are moving!
What happened?
Emi, what's wrong?
The shadows in that manor are alive!
Emi?!
Surprised me for a moment...!
What are you doing here?
Asuka...
Come on, Asuka...
What's wrong?
Do you feel unwell?
Pull yourself together!
Come on!
Listen...
Let's go back to Tokyo when I fix the car.
Want me to help you up?
Asuka...
What's wrong?
We're all going to die...
Huh?
We're all going to die!
It burns!
Mr. Taguchi...
Mr. Taguchi, where are you?
Help me...!
Asuka...
Don't leave me behind...!
Take me along...!
They're late... What's taking them so long?
I'll take a look.
Wait. Don't leave us here.
I'm scared.
Let's go inside together.
Okay.
Who's that?
Who destroyed it? Was it you?!
W-Who are you?
Come!
Hey, wait!
Look!
What do you think this is?!
It's a memorial tower!
Come again...?
Did you destroy it?!
Nope, it wasn't me.
- Didn't it fall apart on its own? - Mr. Yamamura!
We don't know what happened.
Huh?
So you know him, Aki?
Yes. This is Mr. Yamamura, from the gas station.
Are you her husband?
No, I'm not.
Get out of this place the moment your work is done!
You have no right to order us around!
You're wrong.
I do have this right.
What on Earth happened here?
Nothing that concerns you. Anyhow, go where you came from.
We want to leave, but we can't!
What are you getting at?
Two of our coworkers are still inside.
Aki, come along. We must find Asuka and Taguchi.
Hey!
Don't go inside that manor!
Hey, Taguchi!
Taguchi!
Asuka!
Taguchi!
Say, Mr. Kazuo...
Don't you think we should have asked Mr. Yamamura to join us?
Forget about that brute.
Hey, Daddy... I don't want to stay here any longer...
Enough of this nonsense.
Taguchi!
Taguchi?
Taguchi...?
Taguchi...!
Asuka...
Run! We're leaving!
Hey! Are you okay?
Mr. Yamamura, what's going on here?
What happened to them?!
Mr. Yamamura!
Mom...?
You're my mom, right?
Emi?
Emi!
Daddy...
Come to me.
Mom...
Daddy has come.
The three of us can live together now.
What are you doing, Daddy?
Come over here, quickly!
Emi...
Stop!
Who are you?
This is not your daughter!
What do you mean?
Emi...
Mr. Yamamura!
Emi!
It burns! My hand burns!
Idiot!
Do you have a death wish?! Didn't you see what happened to your coworkers?
Let go!
Mr. Kazuo!
Mr. Kazuo, stay with us! Stay with us! Mr. Kazuo, stay with us!
Mr. Kazuo...
What...?
What happened?
W-What's going on?
My head...
This story began thirty years ago.
At long last, the Mamiya family had a child.
To celebrate its birth...
Ichiro Mamiya dedicated the whole wall to capture the story of his child growing up.
However...
His happiness was fleeting.
One morning, Lady Mamiya went into the basement as usual...
and lit the incinerator.
What happened next?
Her child had just learned to walk.
It climbed into the incinerator to play.
When she pulled the child out, it was too late.
Lady Mamiya also suffered terrible burns, and lost one of her eyes.
After this accident...
Many children in the surrounding area started disappearing.
Lady Mamiya was behind these disappearances.
She kidnapped the babies of the villagers...
and threw them into the incinerator, one after another.
Why would she do something this awful?
She wanted her child to have some friends to play with.
Her dead child must've been lonely.
That's what she thought, so she brought him friends.
Mamiya Manor was attacked by the villagers when they learned the truth.
They cornered Lady Mamiya...
and she jumped into the incinerator.
That's how she died.
Ichiro died shortly after, too.
However, he kept working on his fresco until his last day.
This is what happened in Mamiya Manor.
We must find Emi! Emi...!
What happened to her?!
What's going on here right now?
Lady Mamiya, at long last, found her peace in the darkness. And then you lot woke her up!
Do you realize what I'm saying?
The darkness and the shadows in this manor have been possessed by an evil spirit!
Aki, let's try to find Emi.
But... How are we supposed to do that?
Even flashlights will do! Gather all the available light sources!
Mr. Kazuo, we have no idea how to handle this problem.
Mr. Yamamura, what should we do?
The darkness has enveloped Emi!
We must bask her in light, and drive the shadows away!
We'll surely find her!
We've tried all of that before.
You'll only enrage the spirit if you do that! Why don't you get it?!
What right do you have to lecture me? Your talisman was totally useless!
If only we had light...
Your light will only give birth to new shadows!
Even if you can illuminate the surroundings, what about the darkness inside of you?
There's darkness in your clothes, and even in your clenched fist!
Mr. Kazuo...
What we need is concentration.
Willpower, that is.
Only those whose willpower is strong enough will succeed.
You may be a man, but your timid heart will hold you back.
Want some?
No.
Ms. Akiko.
Do you have any children?
Nope.
Not a single one?
That's right.
This isn't going to be easy.
What are you talking about?
An ordinary woman will struggle to defeat a mother.
Listen to me.
The feelings of a mother who lost her child...
and the feelings of a child who lost her mother, are what's drawing them together.
It won't be easy to bring Emi back.
Am I, her father, not strong enough?
Try to crush this flask.
This is no time for idle chatter! Emi might be dying in there!
I know where your daughter is.
Calm down, will you?
This method may be not very effective...
but it is surprisingly useful to maintain your concentration.
Would you believe me if I told you I could crush it?
Let's go, Aki. We're wasting time here.
I've had enough of his nonsense.
Emi's in danger!
But...
Let's go.
Who is that awesome man...
who firmly holds a gun in his hand?
His hat casts a shadow on his face...
and his velvet suit flutters in the wind.
If any danger befalls the girl he likes...
he'll risk his life to protect her.
When the time comes to part ways with his beloved...
he hides the tears shining in his eyes.
Diavolo!
His name resounds like thunder!
Diavolo, Diavolo, Diavolo!
Diavolo!
Whoa...
Come on, let's go.
Excuse me, what about the flashlights?
Feel free to take them if it'll make you feel better.
Aki...
You forgot this!
So Emi's inside?
She's in the incinerator up ahead. Lady Mamiya's restless spirit is holding her captive.
Don't worry. We'll surely rescue her.
Hurry, hurry!
- Lend me a hand! - Okay!
Mr. Yamamura!
- Mr. Yamamura! - Mr. Yamamura!
The incinerator's ahead!
Aki, the light! The light!
Shine it directly ahead!
I'm trying to!
It's not working at all!
Dammit...
Damn it all!
Why are you crying?
You've had moments of happiness in your past!
You're supposed to have a lot of happy memories!
Please!
Let my daughter go!
Emi's still a child!
She still needs me, her father!
You must understand me!
You died a long time ago!
Why do you refuse to accept this?!
Aki! Aki...
Everything'll be okay. Don't worry.
Let his daughter go! Leave this place at once!
Emi, wait for me! I'm coming!
Who is that awesome man...
Mr. Yamamura!
Who firmly holds a gun...
Emi!
Run!
The shadows are coming!
Mr. Yamamura!
Forget about me!
Get moving!
Emi!
Hurry up! Run!
Mr. Yamamura!
Mr. Yamamura...!
Mr. Yamamura!
R-Run!
Hurry up, Daddy! Hurry up!
Emi!
Emi, get back on your feet!
Hurry up, Emi!
Emi! Pull yourself together!
- Come on! - Emi! Emi!
The exit!
Thank goodness!
Come on.
Come on, Emi!
I can't open it!
Damn it!
Mr. Kazuo, step aside!
This isn't going to work!
Hey! Out of my way!
This way!
The shadows are coming. Stay out of the darkness.
Make sure the light keeps falling on you. Do you hear me?
Don't strain yourself, stay back!
Damn it!
Oh no! It's getting darker!
This isn't working!
Hurry! Hurry up!
Move it!
Emi, grab my hand now!
Mr. Kazuo!
We did it!
Aki!
Are you okay, Aki?
Dammit!
What now?
- Mr. Kazuo, what now?! - Aki!
I'm going back!
But...!
Listen up.
When Emi comes out, grab her and get out of here.
Don't try to save me. Just run.
If I manage to come back alive...
I will...
All right...
I have to go now.
Aki.
I wish I had met you a bit sooner.
Damn it!
Emi...!
Willpower...
Please grant me...
enough willpower!
You must be Lady Mamiya!
Your child is right here.
How long are you going to keep hiding in the shadows?
Show yourself!
In this case, I will come to you!
Stop!
I can't hand your child over just yet!
Let Emi go first!
Stop torturing us!
Emi...
Emi!
This is just an illusion.
There's no doubt about it.
That's right.
She's putting me to the test.
Me and my willpower...
Please...
grant me...
enough willpower!
Emi!
Let Emi go!
You are a mother, right?
Why don't you understand how a mother whose child was kidnapped feels?!
Emi!
Emi...
Emi!
Wake up!
Emi! Emi! Emi!
Come on, Emi!
She is not your child!
Why don't you understand this?!
Emi!
Emi, run! Hurry up and get out of here!
Aki!
Emi...
Leave.
Out of the cold, straight is the road
To my home sweet home
Happiness calls, rain never falls
On my home sweet home
Paradise waits inside the gates
Of my home sweet home
Oh, home sweet home
A place I will always remember
Oh, home sweet home
Will live on in my heart forever
Now, now...
Ms. Akiko...
Where's Dad?
Let's talk about him later.
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