The Demon Within
餓鬼魂
Synopsis
A journalist becomes possessed by a gakidama, a spirit of the dead. Unknown to the man, a demon is now incubating in his stomach, and a mysterious stranger seem to know what afflicts him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masayoshi Sukita
- Screenplay & Story
- Atsushi Yamatoya
- Original Score
- Akira Inoue
- Original Title
- 餓鬼魂
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Tsuburaya Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masayoshi Sukita
Atsushi Yamatoya, Baku Yumemakura
Akira Inoue
Motomu Shimada
Department Leadership Roster
Masayoshi Sukita
Director
Atsushi Yamatoya
Screenplay
Akira Inoue
Original Music Composer
Motomu Shimada
Director of Photography
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BD Release: 1981-1985
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Demon Within
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What is The Demon Within about?
A journalist becomes possessed by a gakidama, a spirit of the dead. Unknown to the man, a demon is now incubating in his stomach, and a mysterious stranger seem to know what afflicts him.
Who directed The Demon Within?
The Demon Within was directed by Masayoshi Sukita.
Who stars in The Demon Within?
The principal cast of The Demon Within includes Kazuyo Matsui, Kyōzō Nagatsuka, Ichirō Ogura, Yousuke Saito.
When was The Demon Within released and how long is it?
The Demon Within was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Demon Within?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Demon Within was composed by Akira Inoue.
Is The Demon Within based on a book or true story?
The Demon Within is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Baku Yumemakura".