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Empire of Passion
The haunting of a passionate love.
1978·1h 45m·★ 6.8
Japanese original
A married woman and her lover murder her husband and dump his body into a well, but his ghost returns to haunt them as the local gossip intensifies.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A darker pick built around atmosphere, unease, or sustained tension rather than a purely casual watch.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers specifically looking for a more unsettling or intense night.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 45m
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Read the synopsis.
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