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Who here agrees that this is probably the scariest image of Kayako Saeki
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Who here agrees that this is probably the scariest image of Kayako Saeki

I found this image from Mr. Nightmares 5 Scary True Sleep Paralysis Horror Stories, and I'll just say it, this is probably the scariest image I've ever seen, and I'm not afraid of Kayako Saeki at all, but this image makes her look 1000x more terrifying.

In the movie she looks scary, but also sometimes kind of cute in a way, but this image makes her look like a demon.

Her teeth look sharp, and the way she stares is uncomfortable as crap, because it feels like someone is actually looking at you.

I don't know who made the image, but I do know where the face came from, it comes from DeviantArt drawn by WolfieTheFox, and I guess the person who made this photoshopped the drawing on here, and they really succeeded on making her look straight up demonic.

So yeah, I just wanted to share my opinion on this image, because it's freakin' terrifying, I can't even look at it.

u/JoshuaTheSCPKing — 15 hours ago

Any hope for a better release?

I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels the same way, but the Evil Dead Trap movies are one of my favorite J-Horror trilogies, if not one of my favorite horror movie trilogies altogether. I know the third movie isn't really connected to the first two films, but I love how each film kind of has its own identity, and I'm almost inclined to consider the third one my favorite; it's really beautifully-shot, I love that the villain(s) of the movie subverts a lot of established horror film tropes, but I pretty much credit that to Japanese imagination. All this being said, I can't really find any information on licensing, and finding a copy to order from online is really difficult(not really many listings for it), and the only ones I have found are either JP-language VHS tapes, or really old DVD copies. I knkw the first two movies have been given the special Blu-Ray treatment, but is there any information/hope for the same treatment for the third movie? Again, I know next to nothing about whether it's in licensing hell, but I have seen a lot of obscure JP titles getting releases, that I'm breathing hopium this one will get any sort of Blu-Ray release, so I can finally order all three films.

Does anyone, here who is more knowledgeable than I, have any scraps of information regarding this? I'd be very appreciative of anything!

u/LaughingSartre — 1 day ago

I'm looking for truly scary Found footage Japanese/Asian films

I'm a huge found footage movie enjoyer, and I love how Asians portray horror, as it's way more interesting than your typical occidental horror filled with cliches, so combining both is usually a recipe for success in my eyes.

Some of my favorites are the Ju-on movies, so anything with those aesthetics (onryos and alike) is more than welcome for me.

So... Any recommendations?

Hell even if it's not even found footage as long as they are good.

I already watched many so I probably already know the most popular btw

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u/ArchlordOmegaIX — 2 days ago

I watched Ju-on Black Ghost and didn't understand anything, but I'll try to explain.

The protagonist (Tetsuya, the first to die) heard knocking on his bedroom door, coming from his apartment.

At the end of the second arc, we see that the blows came from the spirit, which was banging the young man's head against the wall.

Yuko (Testsuya's neighbor) and this Yuko sees the black spirit killing Testuya and she also heard the noise. The curse connects two timelines to each other.

(Testsuya and Yuko)

Fukie was the girl under Yuko's (the nurse's) care. It's worth noting that Fukie had a twin sister whom she absorbed, and this sister is the source of the curse.

Exorcismo: a marika(tia da fukie) fez um exorcismo, mas a maldição enganou e a maldição agora controlava fukie

Kiwako (Fukie's mother) sees Fukie's spirit, the White spirit, which contrasts with the Black ghost.

Chronological order of deaths: Fukie Miako Kiwako, Ayano Toyota, Testuya e Yuko

(The curse begins from the end to the beginning)

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u/Creative_Post_2472 — 1 day ago

I need help finding these JHorrors

Hello, as the title says, anyone knows where I can watch these? I think the titles are ONNE and DEN-SEN. In some sites, they're in the same title, but different movie, I have no idea. But I want to watch them so badly. So, if anyone has a copy or movie links, Please. Thanks. <3

u/MuRDeRDRaGGuN — 3 days ago

Organ (1996, Kei Fujiwara) on VHS

Just picked this bad boy up today. Technically it’s a bootleg from the 90s, but it never had an official North American release, so this is as official as it gets. I posted it in the VHS sub with a bit more info, but couldn’t cross-post it here.

u/TylerNotTheCreator — 4 days ago
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Cult (2013)

I do think this movie have good ideas in it, but isn't that executed well. I like the idea of 3 actress star in a paranormal TV show to investigate supernatural. The three actresses does a pretty good job in the movie, but they don't do that much in the movie with exception of one. They do encounter some interesting things in the movie and there are some chilling parts in the movie. But the movie isn't scary at all.

u/HorrorMonster26 — 4 days ago

What is an american remake of a J Horror film that you think failed

For me, I really dislike The American Ring, It just tried way to hard to be scary too much of the time. The green Filter they used for the film I get what they were doing with that but it just looks ugly. The random Horse death was not needed and was only added for shock value

And the look they gave the people who get taken out by the curse just looks goofy to me. And they did the tape so badly here.

I really feel like the film didn't understand what made the original so effective as a horror film. In that it built the dread up for the audience towards that final scare scene.

Speaking of, the glitchy effects just don't suit the scare scene in the American version at all. its kinda distracting

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u/entertainmentlord — 4 days ago

I met with Junji Ito!

Sensei came to my city. The signing session was only limited with 100 person. Luckily, I was one of them.

u/darklordofthesithtr — 4 days ago

Thoughts on Holy Mother (2022)? a Yoshihiro Nishimura film (director of Tokyo Gore Police &amp; Helldriver)

Have you all seen this one? well if not, you should, this film is fun or at least I found it fun. Personally I found the middle the only part I kind of struggled to maintain my engagement in. But after that I found it picks back up.

It’s not Yoshihiro Nishimura’s best film by any means however the gore, the body horror, the themes of dystopian sci-fi and action elements, it creates some atmosphere that feels somewhat oppressive in certain areas and the opening is also pretty atmosphere + body horror driven! There’s also a nod to Tokyo Gore Police in this film!

If you haven’t seen this! give it a watch, let me know your thoughts, did you like it? did you not like it? let me know in the comments!

u/Dizzy-Economist6064 — 5 days ago

Unpopular opinion but these are the best Ju On movies in series

IMO, they’re everything that I expected Ju On to be in terms of sheer thrills and brutality although the shoehorning of Kayako can be quite much but still quite enjoyable nonetheless.

u/Eddie_0789 — 6 days ago

Recommendations for movies/shows from the last 15 ish years?

I recently watched Re/member: the last night, and really enjoyed both parts. It kinda made me want to look more inti Japanese horror tbh.

But something from 2010 and onwards. I am looking for something a little bit more modernt tbh

I am already somewhat familiar with the the grudge/the ring and saw their western remakes.

I also enjoyed corpse party tbh. Not as much as remember though.

Decided to watch carved and fatal frame as well tbh.

Heck, if you know any scary ass anime, even better.

Would really appreciate the help!

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u/oceanviewcapn — 5 days ago

How does the ring book by Koji Suzuki compares to the film in terms of being a well written story, is it better written than it's counterpart?

u/DifferenceJolly2320 — 7 days ago

Wouldn’t it be nice if Splatter: Naked Blood (1996) got an official Blu Ray release?

So there’s some out of print DVDs for this film, been wanting to watch it forever. However! if someday a distributor in the UK, North America, Australia or Japan even distributed this with this poster art or newly designed poster art, I’d pick it up.

I know this is out of Arrow Video’s league considering they play it safe most of the time. But even just seeing Discotek Media release an updated Blu Ray or like even Unearthed Films, it’d be nice to see a higher quality Blu Ray and finally just sit down and watch this film.

What do you all think?

u/Dizzy-Economist6064 — 6 days ago

Hello, I can't remember the title of the movie, maybe someone watched it and can recognize it from the description?

A friend showed it to me. It was a Japanese movie about the paranormal. The only thing I remember is when a girl was interviewed in that movie and something frightening happened during it. There were also a lot of crows there. They also talked on interviewed about another girl who had something happen to. I hope I can ask questions like that here, sorry in advance.

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u/mushro0m_soup — 5 days ago

Is there a hospital like the decaying one in infection (2004)

To put it bluntly I’ve only been to nice local hospitals in the U.S. so watching the movie now, I’m super surprised that a twenty first Japan could relate to a hospital like that.

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u/icyserene — 6 days ago

Finding an English dub or fan dub of Ringu 1998 ( the Japanese version of the ring)

I know an official English dub of Ringu 1998 has never been released but would someone consider making a an English fan dub of Ringu 1998 with real actors (with or without Japanese accents) or an english ai fan dub and of course I can read the subtitles, but my blind cousin can read anything so id like to know if exists

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u/Sydsider101 — 6 days ago