Lust of the White Serpent

The film is inspired by legends from the mountainous regions of Shinshu and Hida. It presents a tale where a white snake, aided by a young man, transfers its spirit into a girl's body, driven by an unending passion for him.

With a runtime of 78 minutes, Lust of the White Serpent features a cast that includes Kinuko Obata, Yasuko Mita, and Hiroshi Asami. The film comes from Shintoho Company, known for producing a variety of genre films in Japan during this era. As a horror film, it fits within the unique landscape of Japanese cinema in the 1960s, which often blended traditional folklore with modern storytelling techniques.