The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian

Year: 1960

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Jun Fukuda

HorrorMystery

A mysterious killer called the Telegian wreaks havoc across the globe, using a matter‑transmitting device that lets him locate and murder his victims at a distance. As the body count rises, authorities scramble to understand the technology and stop the relentless terror.

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1

Murder at the Cave of Horrors

A man is stabbed to death inside the Cave of Horrors at the amusement park. The killer leaves behind a gold-plated dog tag, a note asking the victim to meet them there, and a fragment of Cryotron transistor wire. Reporter Kirioka, Detective Kobayashi, and Captain Onosaki lead the initial investigation as clues start to surface.

Night Cave of Horrors, amusement park
2

Investigation Expands

As evidence mounts, investigators connect the incident to a web of clues unfolding beyond the park. Media and police alike push for answers, and the trail hints at military or covert links. The case expands from a single murder toward a larger conspiracy.

Following days
3

Lead to the Military-Land Cabaret

The investigation threads lead to the Military-Land Cabaret and its enigmatic owner, Onishi. Authorities suspect that the cabaret hides connections to restricted operations or illicit acts. The case shifts toward a more dangerous network behind the killing.

Present Military-Land Cabaret
4

Flashback: The 14-Year-Old Mission

In a backstory, Onishi, the victim Takashi, Dr. Kajuro Nikki, and foreman Taki are depicted as soldiers tasked with protecting Nikki's top-secret electronic weapon experiments. They also use Nikki to transport stolen gold as part of their assignment. Relations strain when Lance Corporal Tsudo objects to how the gold is handled.

14 years ago Secret mission sites
5

Confrontation over the Gold

Tsudo clashes with Onishi and the others over who should control the gold. In the confrontation, Tsudo and Nikki are apparently killed, and the group stores the bodies and gold in a cave. They narrowly escape when dynamite destroys the cave to cover their tracks.

14 years ago Cave and surrounding area
6

Return to the Cave: The Loot Is Gone

A year later, the four return to the cave only to discover that both the corpses and the gold are missing. The missing loot points to a betrayal or a shift in alliances among the former soldiers. The mystery surrounding the cave deepens.

One year later Cave
7

Hiding and a New Power

In truth, Tsudo and Nikki go into hiding on a remote farm. Nikki perfects a teleportation device capable of moving matter across distances in seconds. Tsudo uses the technology to evade the police and begin plotting revenge.

Years after the incident Remote farm
8

The Device and the Vendetta

Tsudo’s teleportation tech becomes a tool for his vendetta, and he begins sending audio tapes or notes detailing his intentions while using a bayonet to kill his targets. The police sense a pattern linking the old mission to present killings. Nikki’s devices loom as a possible source of danger.

Present (aftermath of hiding) Remote farm and various crime locations
9

Tracing Tsudo and Nikki

Kirioka, Kobayashi, and Onosaki trace Tsudo to his farm but struggle to prove he is the killer. They do manage to locate Nikki and his teleportation apparatus, hinting at a broader conspiracy that ties past and present murders together.

Present Tsudo’s farm
10

Arrests and an Escape

Concurrently, Taki is killed while in police custody, and Onishi hides in a remote coastal village. The officer-involved turmoil shows the scale of the conspiracy and sets the stage for a final showdown. The chase intensifies as investigators close in on the truth.

Present Coastal village and police facilities
11

Onishi Targets the Kill Zone

Sudo learns Onishi’s whereabouts and dispatches a transmitter to ensure Onishi’s death. The move demonstrates the killer’s willingness to manipulate tech to erase witnesses. The hunt becomes a race to locate both Okishi’s fate and the truth behind Nikki’s inventions.

Present Remote coastal village
12

The Teleportation Duel

The pursuit peaks as Tsudo retrieves a hidden transmitter and begins to teleport, attempting to outrun the law. A tremor destabilizes the receiver, causing Tsudo to dissolve into oblivion. The mysterious technology has proven as lethal to its user as to others.

Present Various locations connected by teleportation
13

Unraveling the Old and New Murders

Investigators piece together the links between the historic gold heist and the present killings. The case reveals a vendetta rooted in a secret war over science, power, and the people involved. The threads from decades ago slowly converge on a single, chilling conclusion.

Present National police investigation
14

Aftermath: The Tech Remains a Threat

Nikki’s teleportation invention remains a haunting reminder of how technology can be weaponized. Authorities warn of the potential dangers if such devices fall into the wrong hands. The case closes on a note of caution about scientific power and accountability.

Present National context

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