Belladonna of Sadness (1973)

An evil feudal lord rapes a village girl on her wedding night and proceeds to ruin her and her husband's lives. After she's eventually banished from her village, the girl makes a pact with the devil to gain magical ability and take revenge.

Genres: Animation, Drama, Fantasy

What to watch after Belladonna of Sadness

• The Sword of Doom (1966) — Tatsuya Nakadai appears in both
• Empire of Passion (1978) — Same subject: revenge
• All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001)
• Memories of Matsuko (2006) — Same feel: painful, dramatic
• Wicked City (1987) — Same subject: adult animation
• The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)