The Watcher in the Attic
1976, Japanese. Directed by Noboru Tanaka.
When a tenant from a shabby 1920s boarding house secretly witnesses the landlady perform a truly heinous act, he is overcome with desire for her and begins plotting to kill a fellow tenant to demonstrate his love.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 12 June 1976
- Original title
- 江戸川乱歩猟奇館 屋根裏の散歩者
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akio Ido
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How long is The Watcher in the Attic?
The Watcher in the Attic runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
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Which OTT platform is The Watcher in the Attic on?
The Watcher in the Attic isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Watcher in the Attic?
If you liked The Watcher in the Attic, try Bone Lake, Strange Darling, Guilty of Romance.
Who directed The Watcher in the Attic?
The Watcher in the Attic (1976) was directed by Noboru Tanaka and stars Junko Miyashita, Renji Ishibashi, Tokuko Watanabe.