196 The Inugami Family
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2026 10:05 am
When the wealthy patriarch of the Inugami dynasty dies, he leaves his fortune to Tamayo (Yoko Shimada, Shogun), a young woman from outside the family. There is one condition: she must marry one of his grandsons. As the family gather in the stately mansion to discuss the situation, grisly murders occur. Detective Kosuke Kindaichi arrives to investigate the case and uncovers the secret history of the family’s bloodline. Directed by Kon Ichikawa (Ten Women in Black, Fires on the Plain), this murder mystery was a massive hit in Japan that profoundly changed the Japanese film industry. Infused with a gothic atmosphere and featuring several now-iconic scenes, The Inugami Family has rarely been seen outside its home country, making it one of Japanese cinema’s best-kept secrets.BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES
4K restoration by Kadokawa Pictures
Original uncompressed mono audio
Newly filmed interview with Aaron Gerow on the film’s impact in Japan (2026)
Secrets of Kon Ichikawa’s Visual Style - archival documentary (44 mins)
Outtakes from Secrets of Kon Ichikawa’s Visual Style (8 mins)
Archival making-of documentary, featuring interviews with director Kon Ichikawa, star Koji Ishizaka and editor Chizuko Osada (30 mins)
Archival interview with star Koji Ishizaka (16 mins)
Archival documentary on the 4K restoration process (12 mins)
Trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow
Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Yuka Kimbara
Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings
Year: 1976
Country: Japan
Cert: TBC
Format: Blu-ray
Region: AB
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EAN: 5060974683895
Release date: 14/09/26