20 Japanese Horror Films That Will Not Let You Sleep For Next Few Nights
As a fan of the horror genre, we are still waiting to see a film in Bollywood which can scare the hell out of audience. But, until the time a film like this actually happens here, why not check out some real poop popping movies made slightly far from India.
Yes, the Asian country Japan has made a series of films which are scary enough to satisfy your fear loving nerve. So without wasting your time, bookmark this page and make sure to watch all the movies one by one.
Note: The films are way too scary and include a lot of blood and gore.
1. Battle Royale
Students of junior high school are forced by the Japanese government to compete in a death match between each other, with one victorious survivor to be allowed to leave.
The film directed by Kinji Fukasaku involves bloodshed which makes you uncomfortable and questions the validity of your moral values.
The performance of Takeshi Kitano is icing on the cake.
2. Suicide Circle
Directed by Sion Sono, the extremely gory film revolves around a sudden occurring pandemic of suicides and the mystery around it being solved by the detective named Kuroda (Ryo Ishibashi). The film opens with a scene that involves the mass suicide by 54 teen school girls who jump in front of a train.
The scene stays among one of the most disturbing ones ever and may leave you shocked for many days. Don’t watch it if you are not very strong by heart.
3. Noroi
Directed by Koji Shiraishi the 2005 mockumentary style horror film revolves around a paranormal investigator named Masafumi who goes missing while filming his last documentary about a mysterious curse.
The film is known for its detailed narrative which makes it an interesting watch.
4. Uzumaki
The horror film is inspired by the popular manga artist Junji Ito.
It’s about the sudden strange happenings in the town. Kirie’s boyfriend’s father becomes obsessed with spiral shapes and ends up getting killed inside a washing machine.
People started turning into snails and schoolgirls eventually grow gravity-defying swirled hair. Some more terrifying incidents happen and the mystery needs to be solved by Kirie and her boyfriend.
5. Dark Water
An underrated Japanese film is thrilling enough that it will not let you turn off the lights in the night.
In Dark Water, Yoshimi (Hitomi Kuroki) moves into a neglected apartment with her daughter. Strange things start happening and she notices that a leak forms in the building’s ceiling and it gets worse every day.
The building’s janitor is of no help so she tries to help herself. The things get nastier and one day her daughter goes missing and the film takes a creepy and horrific turn.
6. Kaidan
The romantic horror film involves everything to give you enough thrilling experience.
A samurai had killed a moneylender 250 years back and dumped his body in a river. Now the son of samurai and daughter of moneylender fall in love to eventually find out that the spirit of the moneylender is around and is really pissed with them.
7. Shibuya Kaidan
The film’s story involves a group of friends who decide to watch a horror story. It looks like a typical Bollywood film story but the narrative is terrifying and disturbing enough to make you stay awake of several upcoming nights.
8. Ichi The Killer
It’s a story of a murderous scarred man who is used as a killing beast between different gangs. The crime horror film has a high level of gore and violence which makes it an extremely disturbing watch but if you can dare to watch it, you will find that the content has some meaning hidden in it.
9. Kwaidan
The film is made of four different and unrelated stories but is sure to send a shiver down your spine. Kwaidan depicts some spooky Japanese folk tales in an entertaining way which makes it a must watch for the horror film lovers. Watch it if you have a heart of steel.
10. Hausu
While trying all the Japanese horror films you can also try Hausu. The film didn’t receive good reviews from critics but over the years it has got a cult status.
11. Exte
Suicide Circle fame, Sion Sono directed Exte tells the story of a wannabe hairdresser and a hair fetishist who sells hair extensions to salons. These hair extensions have a dark and creepy source that is sure to scare you enough.
12. Premonition
The 2004 Japanese horror film which was also remade by Hollywood in 2007 has not got enough recognition. However, if you give it a chance then it’s a great watch.
13. Kairo
Won’t talk much about the film but you won’t look at the Internet the same way again after watching it. Kairo is yet another cult Japanese Horror film.
14. Audition
Shigharu (Ryo Ishibashi) is a widower who starts finding new love after the suggestion of his son. He stages a fake audition to find a wife and there he meets a mysteriously beautiful Asami.
Shigharu is interested in her but she’s interested in something else. The film through its runtime will make you feel devastated. Keep yourself away from it, if you don’t have a strong mind.
15. Ju-on: The Grudge
The film was the third part of Ju-on series but 1st to actually get a theatrical release. The unique ghost story and amazing storytelling make it stand high on the list of best Japanese Horror films.
16. Tetsuo: The Iron Man
The film and its plot will leave you scared very scared about everything. Maybe you will fear to just step out of your home. It stands among the cruellest and gruesome films of Japan ever.
17. Teke Teke
Another dark movie made by Japanese film industry that will leave you in shock and is a must watch if you love them.
18. Kuime (Over Your Dead Body)
The film has a really interesting plot and will send a chill down your spine with its storytelling.
19. Gurotesuku
A young couple gets kidnapped to find themselves shackled where a sadist man tortures them with every dark way possible while making the other watch. The film may end up leaving a very depressing impact on your mind.
20. Marebito
Last in the list but not the least. Marebito talks about a freelance cameraman who is obsessed with the origin of fear. He sets out to investigate the most haunting urban legend of Tokyo.
It is a must watch for all the fans of horror films.
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