Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live (1983) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live (1983) in the UK

Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live (1983) is available to watch free in the UK on Tubi TV. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Is the one who's really in power, the one who trembles for revenge...?

Yoshinari Bessho, the feudal lord of Tanba Province, is a collector of butterflies and has his concubines tattooed with butterflies as well. One day while hunting, Yoshinari sees Gennosuke Akizuki's beautiful wife, Okoto. He kidnaps her, tattoos a butterfly on her shoulder and takes her for his own. Feeling shame for what has happened, Okoto throws herself into a well and commits suicide. She then returns as a ruthless ghost that seeks revenge against Yoshinari and his retainers. Whenever the ghost appears, mysterious butterflies always fly around her...

  • Film
  • 1983
  • 92 min
  • 5.5/10 TMDB
  • Horror
  • Thriller
  • TV Movie

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Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live for free in the UK?

Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live (1983) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

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