Demon Pond

Demon Pond

Directed by Masahiro Shinoda

Produced by Shochiku

1979124 min6.6 / 10

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.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity91

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise42

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

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.

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