The Arima Monster Cat Incident (有馬猫又騒動) — Original Vintage Japanese Horror Poster (Kaibyo)

Type: Original vintage Japanese movie poster
Title: 有馬猫又騒動 (Arima Nekomata Sōdō / The Arima Monster Cat Incident)
Year: circa 1950s
Studio: Toei Company
Genre: Kaidan / Kaibyō / Jidai-geki Horror
Starring: Sumiko Suzuki
Country: Japan
Format: Japanese theatrical poster
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Authenticity: Original Japanese theatrical poster; not a reproduction
Printing: Offset lithograph
Condition: Vintage condition with expected signs of age and theatrical handling

Description

An original Japanese theatrical poster for Arima Nekomata Sōdō (The Arima Monster Cat Incident), a striking example of Japan’s postwar ghost-cat horror tradition.

Rooted in Edo-period folklore, the film draws on the legend of the nekomata—an older, supernatural cat spirit associated with curses, possession, and revenge. Combining period drama with supernatural terror, films like this formed a unique branch of Japanese horror long before modern J-horror emerged.

This vivid design is a superb example of mid-century Japanese exploitation poster art: oversized blood-red typography, glowing spectral imagery, theatrical kabuki-inspired makeup, and dramatic pulp composition. The giant supernatural cat apparition dominates the frame, making this an exceptional display piece even for collectors unfamiliar with the title itself.

A rare and visually powerful piece of vintage Japanese horror cinema ephemera.