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THE INFERNO (1979) Reviews of Japanese horror with trailer and Blu-ray details

The Inferno is a 1979 Japanese horror film exploring the sins, shame and desires of an upper-class rural family and a mother’s grief from beyond the grave. Inspired by the …

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IMMERSION (2023) Reviews of Takashi Shimizu’s J-horror

Immersion is a 2023 Japanese sci-fi mystery horror film about the inexplicable deaths that befall employees of a VR-tech company. Written and directed by Takashi Shimizu (Ox-Head Village; Homunculus; Howling …

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VAMPIRE CLAY (2017) Reviews of bizarre Japanese horror

Vampire Clay is a 2017 Japanese horror film in which a plasticine demon devours the denizens of a rural art school… Written and directed by Sôichi Umezawa. The movie stars …

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GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023) Reviews plus new final trailer!

Godzilla Minus One is a 2023 Japanese kaiju film in which the reptilian radioactive monster appears in post-World War II Japan. Written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki. Co-produced by Robot …

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JAPANESE DOLL OF TERROR aka HORROR DOLL (2019) Reviews of slasher parody

Japanse Doll of Terror is a 2019 Japanese slasher horror film that features a giant-sized doll stalking and killing a group of teenagers. Also known as Horror Doll Directed and …

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MY MOTHER’S EYES (2023) Reviews of Japanese sci-fi horror

My Mother’s Eyes is a 2023 Japanese sci-fi horror thriller about a mother and daughter who share the same sight after an accident. Written, produced and directed by Takeshi Kushida …

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LION-GIRL (2023) Reviews of Japanese action sci-fi horror plus trailer

‘Thought you had enough superhero movies? Think again.’ Lion-Girl is a 2023 Japanese sci-fi action film about the survivors of a meteor shower who are left to defend themselves against …

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SIX PSYCHO WOMEN (2023) Bizarre Japanese fantasy thriller with trailer

Six Singing Women is a 2023 Japanese fantasy horror thriller in which two weary men wander into a village after a car accident and are imprisoned. Also known as Six …

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MATCHING (2024) Japanese dating app horror – trailer

Matching is a 2024 Japanese horror thriller film about the possible perils of using a dating app. A single woman is recommended an app, however, the man she matches with …

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THE J-HORROR VIRUS (2023) Reviews of documentary screening at FrightFest

The J-Horror Virus is a 2023 British documentary film that explores the influence of Japanese horror around the world. Directed and produced by Sarah Appleton (also editor) and Jasper Sharp. …

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SHIN KAMEN RIDER (2023) Reviews of Japanese superhero reboot

Shin Kamen Rider is a 2023 Japanese tokusatsu superhero fantasy film based on the titular character from the TV series and its spin-offs. Written and directed by Hideaki Anno (Shin …

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ZOM 100: BUCKET LIST OF THE DEAD (2023) Reviews of live-action Netflix manga movie plus trailer

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is a 2023 Japanese live-action comedy horror film adaptation of the popular manga series of the same name. Bullied by his boss, worked …

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KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC (2023) Reviews of live-action anime and release news

‘Go beyond your destiny’ Knights of the Zodiac is a 2023 live-action fantasy film based on the Saint Seiya saga anime series by Masami Kurumada. Directed by Tomek Baginski – …

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NINJA VS SHARK (2023) Martial arts action horror – trailer

Ninja vs Shark is a 2023 Japanese martial arts action horror film about an evil cult leader who controls sharks to kill pearl divers. Directed by Koichi Sakamoto (Girls Blood; …

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STRIP MAHJONG: BATTLE ROYALE (2011) Reviews

‘Play, strip… or die!’ Strip Mahjong: Battle Royale is a 2011 Japanese horror thriller film directed by Mac P. Forever [as Makku P. Fôevâ] from a screenplay written by Ryosuke …

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RE/MEMBER (2022) Reviews of J-horror on Netflix

Re/Member is a 2023 Japanese live-action J-horror film based on Welzard’s manga Karada Sagashi which has sold more than 3.4 million copies. Karada Sagashi was previously adapted as TV series …

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N-GOTO (2022) Reviews of Japanese death cult movie

N-Goto is a 2022 Japanese horror film about students who explore an old apartment building and find more than they bargained for. Also known as Bldg. N Written and directed …

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THE VIOLENCE ACTION (2022) Reviews of Japanese manga actioner on Netflix

The Violence Action is a 2022 Japanese comedic crime thriller film in which a teenage college girl leads a double life as an assassin for hire. Also known as Violence …

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DEAD SUSHI (2012) Reviews and overview

‘The sushi bites back!’ Dead Sushi is a 2012 Japanese comedy horror film about Keiko, the daughter of a legendary sushi chef, who runs away from home when her Karate-style …

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MISSING (2021) Reviews of Japanese mystery thriller – trailer and US release news

Missing is a 2021 Japanese mystery thriller about a young girl searching for her father who may have been kidnapped by a serial killer. Directed by Shinzô Katayama (Siblings of …

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A JANITOR (2021) Japanese action thriller with trailer

A Janitor is a 2021 Japanese action crime thriller about a professional assassin who goes undercover at a school to protect the daughter of a Yakuza boss and fights off …

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Five Obscure Toho Kaiju Movies

Although Toho has released a plethora of films featuring hugely popular giant monsters such as Godzilla, Rodan, and Mothra, it may surprise people to know that the major Japanese film …

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THE REVENGE OF DR. X aka VENUS FLYTRAP (1967) Reviews of man-eating plant monster movie

‘It lusts for blood’ Venus Flytrap is a 1967 American/Japanese science fiction horror film about a NASA scientist who is ordered to take a vacation due to showing signs of …

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The Wackiest and Worst Shark Movies of All-Time: Part One

With the imminent arrival of Mark Polonia‘s micro-budget Doll Shark, Amityville Shark House from co-directors Will Collazo Jr. and Shawn C. Phillips, and Tommy The Room Wiseau’s Big Shark it seems an opportune …

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SHIN ULTRAMAN (2022) Reviews of Japanese tokusatsu movie

Shin Ultraman is a 2022 Japanese tokusatsu fantasy film about an alien that transformed a human being to protect the Earth from monsters. The movie is a modern reworking of …

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PSYCHO SHARK aka JAWS IN JAPAN (2009) Reviews of one of the worst shark movies ever

‘Underwater terror!’ Psycho Shark is a 2009 Japanese horror film directed by John Hijiri from a screenplay written by Yasutoshi Murakawa. Also know as Jaws in Japan The movie stars …

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SADAKO DX (2022) Reviews of J-horror sequel

Sadako DX is a 2022 Japanese horror film focused on a highly-intelligent college student’s attempt to unravel the curse. Directed by Hisashi Kimura (Masked Ward; Ninkyo Gakuen) from a screenplay …

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KARADA SAGASHI aka RE/MEMBER (2022) Japanese live-action anime horror

Karada Sagashi is a 2022 Japanese live-action anime horror film based on the web novel of the same name by Welzard. Directed by Eiichirō Hasumi [羽住英一郎, Hasumi Eiichirō] (Resident Evil: …

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BLOODY MUSCLE BODY BUILDER IN HELL (2009) Reviews and Visual Vengeance Blu-ray news

Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell is being issued on Blu-ray by Visual Vengeance, a new sister label being launched by Wild Eye Releasing, on July 5, 2022. The new …

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KISARAGI STATION (2022) Reviews of Japanese urban legend horror

Kisaragi Station is a 2022 Japanese horror film about a young female student’s investigation into a railway-based urban legend. Directed by Jirô Nagae (The Samejima Incident; The Ghost Photo Club; …

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STORY GAME (2020) Review and new release

‘Dare to play’ Story Game is a 2020 American-Japanese horror anthology film about three friends trying to outwit each other on a camping trip in Hawaii. But only one can …

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OX-HEAD VILLAGE (2022) Reviews of Japanese horror movie

Ox-Head Village is a 2022 Japanese supernatural horror film about three girls that go missing after a prank about a haunted building. Directed by Takashi Shimizu (Homunculus; Howling Village; Innocent …

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CURSE II: THE BITE (1989) Reviews and free to watch online

‘The first bite is the deepest!’ Curse II: The Bite is a 1989 Italian/Japanese/American horror film directed by Federico Prosperi [as Fred Godwin] (producer of Wild Beasts) from a screenplay …

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SADAKO DX (2022) J-horror sequel previewed – trailer

Sadako DX is a 2022 Japanese horror film focused on a highly-intelligent college student’s attempt to unravel the curse. Directed by Hisashi Kimura (Masked Ward; Ninkyo Gakuen) from a screenplay …

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SUICIDE FOREST VILLAGE (2021) Reviews of Japanese horror and US release news

Suicide Forest Village is being released in the US by Cinedigm On-Demand and Digital HD on March 1st 2022. Thereafter, Screambox will stream the Japanese horror film exclusively on May …

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VIOLATOR (2018) Japanese death cult horror

‘She went looking for her sister. She only found death’ Violator is a 2018 Japanese horror film about a young woman who is trying to find out what happened to …

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PRISONERS OF THE GHOSTLAND (2021) Reviews and streaming news

Prisoners of the Ghostland is a 2021 Japanese-American action horror film directed by Sion Sono (Tokyo Vampire Hotel TV series; Exte: Hair Extensions; Strange Circus; Suicide Club) from a screenplay …

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JAPANESE DOLL OF TERROR aka HORROR DOLL (2019) Reviews of slasher parody

Japanse Doll of Terror is a 2019 Japanese slasher horror film that features a giant-sized doll stalking and killing a group of teenagers. Also known as Horror Doll Directed and …

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BLIND BEAST (1969) Reviews and overview of Arrow Video Blu-ray release

Blind Beast is a 1969 Japanese horror film about a blind sculptor who kidnaps a beautiful young model and takes her to his warehouse home; he and his mother live …

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OUIJA JAPAN (2021) Reviews and overview

‘Housewife Battle Royal: No Husbands, No Kids, No Chores, Killer Weekend!’ Ouija Japan is a 2021 Japanese action horror film about an American housewife who unwittingly unleashes an ancient evil …

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STIGMATIZED PROPERTIES (2020) Reviews of Japanese haunted houses movie

Stigmatized Properties is a 2020 Japanese horror film about an unpopular comedian who agrees to stay in houses that are allegedly haunted. Directed by Hideo Nakata (Sadako 2019; Ghost Theater; …

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GHOST MASTER (2019) Reviews and overview

Ghost Master is a 2019 Japanese comedy horror film in which a script becomes transformed into an evil book of the dead. The script possesses the star of low-budget movie …

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MIMICRY FREAKS (2019) Reviews and overview of bizarre Japanese horror

‘Scare me to see the hell’ Mimicry Freaks is a 2019 Japanese surreal horror film in which various characters meet their fate in a forest and two storylines intertwine. Written …

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KOTODAMA – SPIRITUAL CURSE (2014) Reviews and overview

Kotodama – Spiritual Curse is a 2014 Japanese horror film about mysterious events that begin to happen to a group of schoolgirl friends. Also known as Haunted School: The Curse …

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HOMUNCULUS (2021) Reviews of surreal Japanese movie on Netflix

Homunculus is a 2021 Japanese mystery horror film in which a homeless man sees people’s innermost traumas after undergoing trepanation. Directed by Takashi Shimizu (Howling Village; The Shock Labyrinth 3D; The Grudge 2004 …

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DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (1968) Reviews and overview

Destroy All Monsters is a 1968 Japanese kaiju film about female aliens taking control of Earth’s monsters to obliterate the human race. Directed by Ishirō Honda from a screenplay co-written …

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GODZILLA VS. MEGALON (1973) Reviews and overview

Godzilla vs. Megalon is a 1973 Japanese kaiju film depicting a battle of the titular monsters plus Gigan and mecha character Jet Jaguar.  It is the thirteenth film in the …

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UNDEAD POOL aka ATTACK GIRLS’ SWIM TEAM VS. THE UNDEAD (2007) Reviews and overview

Undead Pool aka Attack Girls’ Swim Team vs. The Undead is a 2007 Japanese comedy horror film directed by Kôji Kawano (Cruel Restaurant) from a screenplay written by Satoshi Owada (Cruel Restaurant). …

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CUBE (2021) Reviews of Japanese remake

Cube is a 2021 Japanese horror film about six men and women trapped inside a mysterious cube-shaped space from which they have to escape. It is a remake of the …

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TOKYO DRAGON CHEF (2020) Yoshihiro Nishimura’s latest movie madness

Tokyo Dragon Chef is a 2020 Japanese action-comedy film about retired Yakuzas that open a ramen restaurant and become an overnight sensation. However, a mysterious upstart gang is taking down …

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BAD CGI GATOR (2023) Reviews of creature feature plus trailer and new teaser

‘Terror, rendered too cheaply…’ Bad CGI Gator is a 2023 American comedy horror film in which six college grads on Spring Break get a cabin in the swamplands of Georgia. …

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Tuesday, November 28:
A Haunting in Venice – Blu-ray and DVD
Night of the Missing – Screambox

Friday, December 1:
Everyone Will Burn – Theatrical (limited)
Godzilla Minus One – Theatrical (read reviews now)
Loop Track – VOD

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The Bell Keeper – DVD
Monsters of California – Blu-ray and DVD
A Nightmare on 34th Street – Digital

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A Creature Was Stirring – Theatrical (limited)
Lords of Misrule – VOD
The Sacrifice Game – Shudder
Santa Isn’t Real – VOD

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Walden – VOD

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Zero Hour – Digital

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Pet Sematary: Bloodlines – Blu-ray and DVD

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