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Sweet Home (1989)

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Horror • 1h 43m

Overview

Working on a documentary about infamous painter Mamiya Ichiro, a TV crew filming at his old home come under attack from the ghost of the painter's wife.

Best English-Friendly Release

Juzo Itami home video re-cut: Kineko Video fan translation of the LaserDisc

Kiyoshi Kurosawa original theatrical: Unavailable on home video in any form

Best Video Release

Juzo Itami home video re-cut: Japan LaserDisc

Kiyoshi Kurosawa original theatrical: Unavailable on home video in any form

Additional Info

The original Kiyoshi Kurosawa cut, which was the version given a theatrical release, has not seen a home release in any form, as the film was later recut for the home video and TV releases by the film's producer, Juzo Itami.

Format

LaserDisc

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Length

103 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

8 days ago
Best English-Friendly Release

Juzo Itami home video re-cut: Kineko Video fan translation of the LaserDisc

Kiyoshi Kurosawa original theatrical: Unavailable on home video in any form

Best Video Release

Juzo Itami home video re-cut: Japan LaserDisc

Kiyoshi Kurosawa original theatrical: Unavailable on home video in any form

Additional Info

The original Kiyoshi Kurosawa cut, which was the version given a theatrical release, has not seen a home release in any form, as the film was later recut for the home video and TV releases by the film's producer, Juzo Itami.

Format
LaserDisc
Length
103 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
8 days ago
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