Blind Beast
1969, Japanese. Directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
A blind sculptor kidnaps an artists' model and imprisons her in his warehouse studio – a shadowland of perverse monuments to the female form. Here a deranged passion play of sensual and sexual obsession is acted out in world where sight is replaced by touch.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NC-17
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Blind Beast
Blind Beast is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Fandor, and BFI Player in India.
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Details
- Released
- 25 January 1969
- Original title
- 盲獣
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshio Shirasaka
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What Blind Beast is based on
Blind Beast is based on Blind Beast, a 1932 short story by Edogawa Ranpo.
Short story · 1932
Blind Beast
By Edogawa Ranpo
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Blind Beast: quick answers
Is Blind Beast worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Blind Beast?
Blind Beast runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Blind Beast have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Blind Beast. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Blind Beast parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Blind Beast is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blind Beast on?
Blind Beast is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Fandor, and BFI Player in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blind Beast?
If you liked Blind Beast, try Dressed to Kill, The Rule of Jenny Pen, Obsession.
Who directed Blind Beast?
Blind Beast (1969) was directed by Yasuzō Masumura and stars Eiji Funakoshi, Mako Midori, Noriko Sengoku.
What is Blind Beast based on?
Blind Beast is based on Blind Beast, a 1932 short story by Edogawa Ranpo.