Onibaba: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Onibaba: The Criterion Collection is a Japanese-language horror film on subtitled Blu-ray, directed by Kaneto Shindo. Set in feudal Japan, its story follows two women who survive by killing soldiers for their armour, until a returning man disrupts their arrangement.

At a glance

A Japanese horror story set in feudal Japan, directed by Kaneto Shindo.
The listing describes the film as subtitled and specifies English subtitles.
The description lists an audio commentary, interview, bonus footage, theatrical trailer and essay.

Price

$35.92Save 23%

Reference price: ~~$46.79~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

English subtitles are specified for the Japanese-language film.
The description lists several extras, including commentary, an interview and a trailer.
A single-disc format is specified.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Film and disc
Genre	Horror
Format	Blu-ray, Subtitled
Language	Japanese
Subtitles	English
Runtime	1 hour and 42 minutes
Director	Kaneto Shindo
Actors	Jitsuko Yoshimura, Jukichi Uno, Kei Sato, Nobuko Otowa, Taiji Tonoyama
Number of discs	1
Release date	5 October 2021

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	17.83 x 13.87 x 1.5 cm; 117.93 Grams

Listing details
Studio	Criterion Collection

What to know before buying

The description characterises the film as widescreen and names a Japanese uncompressed PCM mono soundtrack, but the format details do not confirm video resolution or soundtrack specifications. Check the selected edition if those details matter.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking Japanese horror with English subtitles.
Fans of Kaneto Shindo and classic cinema.
Blu-ray collectors interested in a disc with listed commentary and supplementary features.

Less suited to

Viewers who need confirmed video resolution or detailed audio-format specifications before buying.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 768 ratings

5 stars86%86%
4 stars8%8%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars1%1%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes the film as a captivating classic and highlights its black-and-white cinematography and visuals. That praise suits viewers drawn to atmospheric Japanese horror and film history, though customer impressions do not confirm the disc’s technical presentation. Aggregate ratings are strongly weighted towards five-star responses, with a smaller spread of lower ratings.

Positive themes

Customers praise the black-and-white cinematography and visuals.
Feedback describes the film as a classic and engaging.

Frequently asked questions

What language is Onibaba in?

The listing specifies Japanese audio and English subtitles.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What extras are described?

The description lists an audio commentary, interview, bonus footage, theatrical trailer and essay.

Is the video resolution specified?

No resolution is given. The description calls the presentation widescreen, so buyers who need a specific resolution should check the selected edition.