Lullaby to Kill
1977, Japanese. Directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Kôsuke Kindaichi, a somewhat peculiar private detective, visits a remote town. He meets a police detective and they start to investigate an old unsolved murder. Then some murders happen. Kindaichi must find out about the past in order to reveal who the murderer is.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Cast & crew
- Kon IchikawaDirector
- Koji IshizakaKosuke Kindaichi
- Tomisaburō WakayamaInsp. Isokawa
- Keiko KishiRika Aochi (proprietress of the Kamenoyu)
- Akiko NishinaChie Bessho (Harue's daughter)
- Koji KitaKanao Aochi (Rika's son)
- Yoko TakahashiYasuko Yura (Atsuko's daughter, Toshiro's younger sister)
- Mitsuko KusabueAtsuko Yura - Yasuko's Mother
- Hisano YamaokaIto Izutsu
- Michiko HayashiOmiki (maid at the Kamenoyu)
- Misako WatanabeHarue Bessho - Chi'e's Mother
- Takeshi KatōInspector Tachibana
- Hideji ŌtakiDr. Gondô
Details
- Released
- 2 April 1977
- Original title
- 悪魔の手毬唄
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kon Ichikawa
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What Lullaby to Kill is based on
Lullaby to Kill is based on Akuma no Temariuta (1971) by Seishi Yokomizo.
1971
Akuma no Temariuta
By Seishi Yokomizo
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Lullaby to Kill: quick answers
What should I watch before Lullaby to Kill?
Watch The Inugami Family (1976) first.
What comes after Lullaby to Kill?
Next in the series: Island of Hell (1977), Queen Bee (1978), and The House of Hanging (1979).
Is Lullaby to Kill worth watching?
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How long is Lullaby to Kill?
Lullaby to Kill runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does Lullaby to Kill have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Lullaby to Kill on?
Lullaby to Kill isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 April 1977. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lullaby to Kill?
If you liked Lullaby to Kill, try Body Cam, The Night Stalker, Reincarnation.
Who directed Lullaby to Kill?
Lullaby to Kill (1977) was directed by Kon Ichikawa and stars Koji Ishizaka, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Keiko Kishi.
What is Lullaby to Kill based on?
Lullaby to Kill is based on Akuma no Temariuta (1971) by Seishi Yokomizo.