Sweet Home (1989) Sûîto Homu | Region-Free (DVD)
$6.99
This is a CUSTOM DVD-R sourced from a cleaned up Analog print with English Subtitles added.
Title: Sweet Home (1989)
Genre: Horror, Supernatural Thriller
Plot Synopsis:
Sweet Home (1989), directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, follows a film crew documenting the famous painter Mamiya Ichiro’s life. As they explore his abandoned mansion, they encounter a deadly supernatural force: the vengeful ghost of Mamiya’s wife. The film’s eerie atmosphere and horrific visuals are considered pivotal in the evolution of survival horror, particularly inspiring the Resident Evil video game series.
Cast & Crew:
- Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Producer: Juzo Itami
- Screenplay: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Cinematographer: Masaki Tamura
- Editor: Akira Suzuki
Cast:
- Nobuko Miyamoto as Akiko Hayakawa
- Shingo Yamashiro as Kazuo Hoshino
- Tsutomu Yamazaki as Kenichi Yamamura
- Ichiro Furutachi as Taguchi
Blu-ray Features:
- Region-Free
- English Subtitles Available
YouTube Trailer: Sweet Home (1989) Trailer
IMDb: IMDb Link to Sweet Home (1989)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
- “A hidden gem! The influence on Resident Evil is clear, and it’s a must-watch for horror fans who love atmospheric dread and supernatural themes.” – 4/5 stars
- “Kiyoshi Kurosawa delivers an eerie and suspenseful film. The house itself feels alive, and the ghost scenes are genuinely terrifying.” – 4.5/5 stars
- “This movie is wild in the best way possible! Love how it mixes classic haunted house vibes with the survival horror elements that paved the way for future games.” – 4/5 stars
- “It’s crazy how this film flies under the radar. The set design, the eerie score, and the overall tension make it a truly underrated horror classic.” – 4/5 stars
Meta Description:
Explore Sweet Home (1989), a cult classic Japanese horror film that inspired the Resident Evil series. Available on Region-Free Blu-ray with English subtitles.