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Bandanemon the Monster Exterminator

Japan1935 9min 35mm B&W

Synopsis

Bandanemon, while training to become a warrior, sees a notice in the village below the castle. A reward is offered to the person that conquers a monster. Bandanemon promptly penetrates the old temple said to be haunted by the monster. In the old temple live a huge group of raccoons, and he is deceived by the raccoons, disguised as beautiful women, and falls into a deep sleep.

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