Resurrection of a Corpse (1898)
One of the two earliest horror films ever made. This film is presumed lost. In this black comedy scene, the bottom falls out of a coffin, the corpse tumble out, and is jolted back to life. Short sequences like this, as well as street scenes and dancing geisha girls were the main subjects of early Nippon cinema, pioneered by Shiro Asano and Shibata Tsunekichi from 1897 onwards. In creating dramatic, scenes, film-makers naturally chose the most striking or bizarre. Another undocumented film, recalled by cameraman Shiro Asano.
Director: Shiro Asano
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Release Date: January 2, 1898
Cast
- Soujiro Sugiura - Coffin Bearer
- Kobayashi Sugiura - Coffin Bearer
- Eijiro Hatta - Dead Man
Screenplay
Production: Konishi Honten
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語, No Language
Original Language: ja
Keywords
corpse, silent film, lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Resurrection of a Corpse about?
- One of the two earliest horror films ever made. This film is presumed lost. In this black comedy scene, the bottom falls out of a coffin, the corpse tumble out, and is jolted back to life. Short sequences like this, as well as street scenes and dancing geisha girls were the main subjects of early Nippon cinema, pioneered by Shiro Asano and Shibata Tsunekichi from 1897 onwards. In creating dramatic, scenes, film-makers naturally chose the most striking or bizarre. Another undocumented film, recalled by cameraman Shiro Asano.
- Who directed Resurrection of a Corpse?
- Resurrection of a Corpse was directed by Shiro Asano.
- Who stars in Resurrection of a Corpse?
- Resurrection of a Corpse stars Soujiro Sugiura, Kobayashi Sugiura, Eijiro Hatta.
- What genre is Resurrection of a Corpse?
- Resurrection of a Corpse is a Horror, Comedy film.
- Where was Resurrection of a Corpse produced?
- Resurrection of a Corpse was produced in Japan.