Violence at Noon (1966)

"Violence at Noon" delves into the chilling psyche of a violent assailant, Eisuke, explored through the fragmented memories of his wife and one of his victims. The film unravels as Eisuke, with a past obscured by terror, crosses paths with Shino, a maid with ties to a shared, failed past on a collective farm. Their connection is marred with darkness, as Eisuke had once saved Shino's life, only to later violate her in the most heinous way. As the narrative progresses, Eisuke's horrifying spree of sexual assault and murder begins to unfold, with Shino finding herself a reluctant witness to his attempted violation of her employer. Rather than aiding the authorities with a definitive identification of Eisuke, Shino opts for a more convoluted path. She begins penning letters to Eisuke's unsuspecting wife, Matsuko, a devoted schoolteacher, in hopes of revealing his monstrous deeds. "Violence at Noon" is an unsettling exploration of a man's descent into iniquity and the complex dynamics between the women bound to him by terror and loyalty, each quietly plotting to bring about his downfall.

Violence at Noon is a drama movie featuring Saeda Kawaguchi.

Violence at Noon is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.