The film follows the plot of the original play, but shifts the characters to make a more unique retelling of the story.

[2][3] Kazuo Hasegawa was seen as an odd casting choice for the role of Iemon, who the original play depicts as villainous.

[1] The film received a US release with English subtitles and was given the international title of Thou Shalt Not Be Jealous.

[2] In October 2024, the film was released as part of Blu-Ray a set titled Daiei Gothic - Japanese Ghost Stories, alongside The Snow Woman and The Bride From Hades.

[4] Kiyoshi Kurosawa has stated that this film is his favourite adaptation of the Yotsuya Kaidan story.