
Demon Pond
Directed by Masahiro Shinoda
Produced by Shochiku
A lyrical, spiritually-charged romantic fantasy rooted in Japanese theatrical tradition, where mythic forces and human desire intertwine in a drought-stricken village.
When a lone traveller stumbles upon a remote, drought-stricken village, he finds himself engulfed in a whirlpool of myth, mystery, and magic: in a nearby pond reside spirits who hold the fate of the town’s inhabitants, including lovers Akira and Yuri, in their hands.
Questions people ask
Is Demon Pond sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Demon Pond violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Demon Pond scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Demon Pond easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Does Demon Pond end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Demon Pond
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Demon Pond
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Demon Pond, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Demon Pond, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Demon Pond, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































