13. The Monkey's Paw

The small factory run by Torao Ishikawa (Hiroshi Fuse) is buried in debt and on the brink of bankruptcy. The Ishikawa family owns a "monkey's paw," a keepsake from his father that grants any three wishes in a lifetime — but for each wish granted, misfortune strikes as payback. Two wishes have already been used. With his wife Shizu (Michiko Shimizu) worried and his back against the wall, the desperate Torao finally...