Island of Hell
1977, Japanese. Directed by Kon Ichikawa.
A scruffy detective investigates the murders of three sisters on a small Japanese island in 1946.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Cast & crew
- Kon IchikawaDirector
- Koji IshizakaKosuke Kindaichi
- Yōko TsukasaKatsuno
- Reiko ŌharaSanae
- Mitsuko KusabueOsayo
- Kiwako TaichiTomoe
- Yuko AsanoTsukiyo Kito
- Ryoko SakaguchiOshichi
- Takeshi KatōInspector Todoroki
- Hideji ŌtakiGihei Kito
- Tatsuo MatsumuraChinese herbal doctor Koan
- Tsunehiko KamijouOfficer Shimizu
- Shinnosuke IkehataShozo Ukai
Details
- Released
- 27 August 1977
- Original title
- 獄門島
- Country
- Japan
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What Island of Hell is based on
Island of Hell is based on Gokumon Island (1971) by Seishi Yokomizo.
1971
Gokumon Island
By Seishi Yokomizo
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Island of Hell: quick answers
What should I watch before Island of Hell?
Watch The Inugami Family (1976) and Lullaby to Kill (1977) first.
What comes after Island of Hell?
Next in the series: Queen Bee (1978), The House of Hanging (1979), and Murder of the Inugami Clan (2006).
Is Island of Hell worth watching?
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How long is Island of Hell?
Island of Hell runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does Island of Hell have a post-credits scene?
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Island of Hell parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Island of Hell on?
Island of Hell isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 August 1977. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Island of Hell?
If you liked Island of Hell, try Reincarnation, Body Cam, Evil of Dracula.
Who directed Island of Hell?
Island of Hell (1977) was directed by Kon Ichikawa and stars Koji Ishizaka, Yōko Tsukasa, Reiko Ōhara.
What is Island of Hell based on?
Island of Hell is based on Gokumon Island (1971) by Seishi Yokomizo.