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Director: Kon Ichikawa
Cast: Koji Ishizaka, Keiko Kishi, Yōko Tsukasa, Mieko Takamine
To solve the mystery of a murder of an old governess which takes place at a wealthy Daidoji family's country estate, family secrets and lies dating back several generations must be sorted out once and for all.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Queen Bee (1978), directed by Kon Ichikawa, is a mystery thriller horror film that explores the secrets and lies of a wealthy family. While the film has received limited critical attention, it has developed a small cult following over the years, with an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 indicating moderately positive audience reception.
Why you might like this:
Directed by the acclaimed Kon Ichikawa, this 1978 mystery thriller 'Queen Bee' offers a chilling exploration of family secrets and lies, with standout performances from the ensemble cast including Koji Ishizaka and Keiko Kishi. Fans of complex, slow-burning psychological dramas will appreciate the film's atmospheric visuals and the way it gradually unravels the truth behind a murder at a wealthy family's estate.
Queen Bee is a 1978 Japanese film, directed by Kon Ichikawa. It is based on Seishi Yokomizo's novel of the same title. It is fourth in Kon Ichikawa and Koji Ishizaka`s Kindaichi film series.
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