
Irezumi
Directed by Yasuzō Masumura
Produced by Daiei Film
A dark, sensual exploration of obsession and transformation where a tattoo becomes a mark of possession that corrupts innocence and agency.
Otsuya, the daughter of a rich merchant, elopes with her lover Shinsuke, an employee of her father's. During their flight, Otsuya's beauty attracts the gaze of Seikichi, a mysterious master tattooist who sees her pristine white skin as the perfect canvas for his art. The image of the large demonic spider that he emblazons across Otsuya's back marks her as the property of another man, radically altering her relationships with all around her as her personality seems to transform under its influence.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Does Irezumi end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Irezumi sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Irezumi scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Irezumi violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Irezumi easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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
Ensemble
Like Irezumi
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Irezumi
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Irezumi, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Irezumi, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Irezumi, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































