Deep within the mountains, where paths vanish and mercy fades, dwells Yamamba, the cannibal witch of Japanese folklore. This haunting horror poster depicts her as both frail and monstrous, a figure whose welcoming smile conceals an endless hunger.
Yamamba is known for luring travelers into her mountain hut, offering shelter, warmth, and food before revealing her true nature. Wild hair, twisted limbs, and predatory eyes define her presence, blending human familiarity with inhuman terror.
Designed for fans of folklore horror and myth-inspired darkness, this artwork captures the raw fear of isolation, where civilization ends and ancient hunger rules.
📚 Story Description
(Inspired by Japanese Folklore)
Yamamba is a feared yokai said to inhabit remote mountain regions, far from villages and law. She appears as an elderly woman, sometimes kind and motherly, sometimes ragged and feral. Those who accept her hospitality often disappear, becoming her next meal.
Legends describe Yamamba as possessing supernatural strength, immense speed, and the ability to change her appearance. Some tales say she raises children stolen from travelers, others claim she can outrun horses and leap across ravines.
In this poster, Yamamba stands at the threshold of her mountain domain. Her hunched body and tangled hair frame a face caught between hospitality and hunger. The surrounding forest presses inward, silent and watchful, emphasizing the terror of being trapped with no escape.
✨ Highlights
- Classic Japanese folklore horror rooted in wilderness and survival fear.
- Cannibal witch design combining human warmth with monstrous intent.
- Mountain and forest setting amplifying isolation and inevitability.
- Ideal for yokai collectors, folklore art fans, and horror poster enthusiasts.
- Represents hunger, deception, and the terror of the untamed wild.
