145 Thrilling Japanese Horror Films to Keep You on Edge
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Noroi: The CurseMovie · 2005 · 115m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerA documentary filmmaker investigates a series of seemingly unconnected paranormal events linked by the legend of an ancient demon.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 2
Hiruko the GoblinMovie · 1991 · 89m · Horror, Fantasy, ComedyA school's construction inadvertently awakens an ancient portal to Hell, threatening to unleash demons upon the world. As horrifying deaths begin, a goblin-like demon named Hiruko emerges, tasked with collecting human heads for its masters. It beheads students and attaches their skulls to monstrous, spider-like bodies.
Archaeology professor Hieda and student Masao, haunted by supernatural events, investigate the gruesome murders. Their pursuit of the truth leads them into a dangerous confrontation with Hiruko. This gothic story explores the depths of fear as they battle the otherworldly entity and face the terrifying consequences of disturbing forces beyond human comprehension.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 3
ThirstMovie · 2009 · 134m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerA respected priest volunteers for a risky experimental procedure intended to cure a deadly virus. He contracts the virus and dies, but is unexpectedly revived by a transfusion of blood from an unidentified source. Now alive, he struggles with conflicting desires: his faith versus a growing, unsettling bloodlust, and a powerful attraction to the wife of a childhood friend.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 4
BestsellerMovie · 2010 · 117m · Horror, Thriller, MysteryAfter a public embarrassment over plagiarism, a writer relocates to a secluded house in a small town with her daughter to work on her next book. Seeking inspiration, she begins communicating with a strange, ghostly figure who has become friendly with her daughter.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9 - 5
Death BellMovie · 2008 · 90m · Horror, ThrillerDuring a final exam prep class, a killer forces the students to participate in psychological games, claiming it's the only way to ensure everyone's survival.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.2 - 6
JigokuMovie · 1960 · 99m · Horror, DramaThis drama follows a group of people connected by secrets and wrongdoing – murder, betrayal, and infidelity – as they face the consequences of their actions. Their stories intertwine, revealing how their past haunts them and leads them toward a final reckoning. The film explores themes of guilt, redemption, and fate as these characters confront the brutal price of sin.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 7
Lesson of the EvilMovie · 2012 · 129m · Thriller, HorrorSeiji Hasumi is a well-liked English teacher at a private high school. However, he harbors a violent, sociopathic nature and devises a drastic plan to address the increasing bullying and misconduct among his students.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 8
HouseMovie · 1977 · 88m · Comedy, Fantasy, HorrorTo learn more about her mother's history, Gorgeous travels with six friends to visit their aunt at a historic country estate. The large, mysterious house reveals hidden secrets and stories from the past. As Gorgeous and her friends explore, they uncover connections to their own lives and relationships.
This story combines personal reflection and close friendship as Gorgeous and her companions explore the old house. It's an engaging look at discovering oneself, family, and the impact of shared experiences. This captivating story of history, friendship, and self-discovery offers a memorable film experience.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 9
2LDKMovie · 2003 · 70m · Comedy, Drama, ThrillerTwo Japanese actresses, each vying for an acting opportunity, find their apartment becoming the setting for an increasingly heated argument. Their disagreement escalates into a full-blown fight.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 10
School Day of the DeadMovie · 2000 · 100mA group of students stages a play by a classmate who recently died by suicide. The play centers on a tragic, old legend of a forbidden romance between two teachers at the school. As the students research the legend, some girls uncover information about it and about their classmate's life. Soon after, the girls begin dying in what appear to be accidents.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.2 - 11
Death Tube: Broadcast Murder ShowMovie · 2010 · 117mA website broadcasts live scenes of death, drawing viewers in with morbid curiosity, only to shock them with the reality of what they witness. Randomly selected viewers are forced into a deadly game where survival is the only option in this brutal spectacle.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.5 - 12
Guinea Pig: Mermaid in the ManholeMovie · 1988 · 58m · Horror, RomanceA struggling artist, heartbroken by his wife's leaving, finds himself drawn to painting the city's sewer system. While exploring the tunnels, he discovers a mermaid trapped within. Driven by concern, he takes her home to care for her. But her health declines. Knowing she’s fading, the mermaid asks the artist to paint her image, a final request before she perishes. This moving story examines loss, finding hope, and the strength of connection during difficult times.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.3 - 13
Dream HomeMovie · 2010 · 96m · HorrorDriven by an unwavering desire for a seaside home, a woman is willing to do anything to achieve her goal. Her methods escalate to deliberately lowering property values and driving out potential neighbors, ultimately resorting to murder to secure the property for herself.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4 - 14
OccultMovie · 2009 · 110m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerJournalist Koji Shiraishi interviews people who survived a random attack at a tourist spot, and begins looking into the unusual things that have been happening to them.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 15
JunkMovie · 2000 · 83mFour criminals attempt to rob a jewelry store, intending to sell the stolen items to the Yakuza at a deserted factory. Unbeknownst to them, the factory is the site of past experiments by American scientists involving attempts to revive the deceased.IMDb 5.5TMDB 4.5 - 16
Horrors of Malformed MenMovie · 1969 · 99m · Horror, MysteryA young medical student escapes an asylum seeking freedom, only to become caught in a complex mystery on a remote island. He notices a strong resemblance between himself and a dead man and uses this chance to take over his identity and explore this new place. But on the island, he finds it ruled by a mad scientist and populated by people with severe physical deformities. As he struggles through this unsettling world, he faces difficult choices and tries to uncover the island's dark history and his own link to it. This suspenseful film examines identity, obsession, and the dangers of unchecked scientific ambition.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.6 - 17
Another HeavenMovie · 2000 · 132m · Crime, Horror, Science FictionTwo seasoned Tokyo detectives investigate a horrific murder: the killer butchered the victim, cooked his brain, and made a meal of it. As the detectives hunt for the perpetrator, they realize anyone could be the culprit. Can they stop the killer, or will they become the next targets?IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9 - 18
Ju-On: Black GhostMovie · 2009 · 61m · Fantasy, HorrorA mysterious cyst begins to grow on a young woman's body, a physical manifestation of a supernatural grudge. As it expands, it slowly drains her of life, seemingly seeking revenge for an unknown past transgression.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.0 - 19
Noriko's Dinner TableMovie · 2005 · 159m · Thriller, DramaNoriko Shimabara, a teenager from Toyokawa, runs away from home to connect with Kumiko, the administrator of the online bulletin board, Haikyo.com. She becomes part of Kumiko's online community, which takes a disturbing turn following the mass suicide of 54 high school girls.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 20
Ju-on: The GrudgeMovie · 2002 · 92m · HorrorA social worker is assigned to assess a deeply troubled elderly woman whose family has relocated to the scene of a highly publicized murder. Her arrival inadvertently triggers a terrifying chain of events, with the horror seemingly spreading from one victim to the next.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 21
CountdownMovie · 2012 · 86mThree Thai teenagers organize an extravagant New Year's Eve party and arrange for a drug dealer to deliver drugs to their apartment. They are unaware that this single act will irrevocably alter the course of their lives.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 22
The Monster of FrankensteinMovie · 1981 · 98mDriven by a desire to control nature, Dr. Frankenstein brings a creature to life. The creature seeks only a peaceful existence, but is ultimately consumed by loneliness and despair as its frightening appearance inspires fear in everyone it encounters.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.6 - 23
Ju-On: White GhostMovie · 2009 · 61m · Fantasy, HorrorA mysterious audio cassette connects several unsettling events: the ghostly appearance of a young girl in a yellow rain hat, a brutal family killing, and the subsequent suicide of a law student who failed his bar exam.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.1 - 24
P.O.V. A Cursed FilmMovie · 2012 · 92mMirai and Haruna are filming a smartphone show featuring viewer-submitted videos. The day's submissions are all stories of paranormal events – supposedly accurate accounts of hauntings. During one video, the feed glitches, revealing footage not included in the original submission: a local urban legend rumored at Haruna’s school. A psychic on the show believes a specific ritual is needed to stop the haunting. The director, agents, and the two girls travel to the school to investigate, discovering the video holds a deeper truth than they imagined.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.3 - 25
MatangoMovie · 1963 · 89m · Horror, Science Fiction, ThrillerSix vacationers and two crewmen are stranded on a beautiful island near the equator in this suspenseful survival story. They must build a life inside the decaying hull of a very old ship, which is covered in fungus and insects. Their main goal is to fix the yacht, Kessei, so they can be rescued. But as their food runs out, they fight over the limited supplies left behind by the island's former residents.
Hunger and desperation create conflict among the group, and then they encounter an unexpected visitor that turns their isolated situation into a terrifying ordeal. With no way to contact the outside world or escape, they must work together to face this new threat while trying to stay sane. This intense story about survival and strength shows how people find ways to help each other and fight for their lives when faced with extreme difficulties.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.8 - 26
AloneMovie · 2007 · 90m · Horror, Mystery, DramaAfter being surgically separated, twins Pim and Ploy experience a tragic outcome: only Pim survives. However, she is then tormented by the vengeful ghost of her deceased sister.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.2 - 27
4444444444Movie · 1998 · 3m · Drama, Horror, TV MovieThis suspenseful prequel to the horror film Ju-on follows a young man who encounters an eerie mystery while cycling past a seemingly abandoned building. The ordinary scene turns sinister when he hears a ringing cell phone echo from inside. This discovery triggers a series of unsettling events, revealing a dark history within the building's walls. As he investigates, he uncovers disturbing truths about the building and its past residents, challenging his perception of reality. With a haunting atmosphere and compelling storytelling, the film delivers a gripping journey into the unknown.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.8 - 28
Re-cycleMovie · 2006 · 108m · Fantasy, Horror, MysteryTing-yin, a novelist known for her popular romance trilogy, faces a creative block while working on her next book. After writing the first chapter, she abruptly deletes it from her computer. Soon after, she begins experiencing unsettling, inexplicable occurrences – the very supernatural events she had written about in her story.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.5 - 29
Strange CircusMovie · 2005 · 108m · Mystery, Horror, DramaTaeko, an erotic novelist, is crafting a dark tale of a family consumed by incest, murder, and abuse. Her assistant, Yuji, becomes determined to discover the truth behind the story, but the reality he uncovers may be deeply disturbing.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.2 - 30
Teke TekeMovie · 2009 · 70m · HorrorA woman's upper body is searching Japan for her missing lower half, which was lost in a train accident in Hokkaido. Legend says that anyone who hears of her story will see her upper body, known as Teke-Teke, wandering aimlessly through the countryside within three days.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.9 - 31
In a CornerMovie · 1998 · 4mDuring a school assignment to care for the school rabbits, Hisayo Yoshida and Kanna Murakami are cleaning their cages and feeding the animals. When Kanna cuts her hand, Hisayo leaves her unattended to retrieve bandages. (A prequel to the 2000 film Ju-on.)IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 32
LonerMovie · 2008 · 117mFollowing her best friend's suicide, a student withdraws from the world, isolating herself in her room. She becomes convinced she is not alone. Concerned for her well-being, her family seeks help from a psychologist to assist her.IMDb 5.2TMDB 4.5 - 33
UzumakiMovie · 2000 · 90m · Mystery, Fantasy, HorrorA quiet Japanese town is gradually consumed by a strange obsession with spirals. The residents find themselves increasingly disturbed and haunted by these repeating shapes.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9 - 34
Evil Dead TrapMovie · 1988 · 100m · Horror, ThrillerA popular talk show hostess investigates a rumor of an illegal snuff film made in an abandoned factory. She gathers a camera crew and explores the decaying building, determined to find out the truth behind the horrifying stories.
Inside, the group experiences unsettling events and begins to suspect they are being watched. Their fears are triggered, and tensions within the crew escalate as reality becomes distorted.
As the hostess gets closer to uncovering the truth about the snuff film, she faces psychological torment, physical danger, and inexplicable occurrences. The factory itself feels like a malevolent presence, embodying darkness and despair.
The film examines trust, morality, and resilience within a terrifying nightmare. It blends horror with suspense, creating a deeply unsettling experience.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 35
White: Melody of DeathMovie · 2011 · 106m · Horror, Music, MysteryWhen each member of the popular girl group Pink Dolls suffers a series of terrible accidents, Eun-ju suspects their hit song "White" is cursed and tries to uncover the truth behind it.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.2 - 36
RingMovie · 1998 · 96m · Horror, ThrillerA mysterious video has lured many to their deaths. A determined journalist becomes fascinated by the video and decides to watch it. As she watches, she unknowingly unleashes a terrifying series of events that endanger her life and draw her into a dangerous world of lies and horror. This story examines the risks of curiosity and the dark side of seeking the truth when confronted with unimaginable evil.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 37
The Forbidden DoorMovie · 2009 · 115m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerA successful sculptor's life is disrupted when he begins receiving cryptic messages requesting his assistance. His investigation reveals a child is suffering abuse, forcing him to decide between rescuing the boy and jeopardizing his entire world.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 38
Last SummerMovie · 2013 · 93mThree friends are tormented by the ghost of Joy, their popular friend who died last summer in unclear circumstances.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.2 - 39
Forbidden SirenMovie · 2006 · 87mA writer relocates to a secluded island with his daughter and young son. Once established in their new home, a neighbor greets them and explains the island's customs, emphasizing one crucial rule: avoid going outdoors whenever the island's siren sounds.IMDb 5.4TMDB 4.8 - 40
I Saw the DevilMovie · 2010 · 144m · Thriller, HorrorKyung-chul is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. Soo-hyeon, a top-secret agent, resolves to hunt down the killer personally. He vows to do whatever it takes to avenge the murders, even if it means sacrificing his own humanity.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 41
PremonitionMovie · 2004 · 95m · HorrorProfessor Hideki Satomi, pausing at a phone booth to send his research online, discovers a newspaper clipping in the obituary section. It contains a picture of his five-year-old daughter, Nana.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 42
Sadako vs. KayakoMovie · 2016 · 98m · HorrorAfter watching a cursed videotape with her friend in a haunted house, Yūri Kurahashi finds herself caught in a deadly struggle between two vengeful spirits: Sadako Yamamura and Kayako Saeki.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.6 - 43
GeminiMovie · 1999 · 84m · Drama, Fantasy, HorrorA young doctor struggles with the rapid loss of his parents and suspects a sinister force is targeting him. His wife, suffering from amnesia and unable to remember her past or the events surrounding the tragedy, complicates their search for answers and safety. Together, they navigate fear and suspicion as they try to connect the pieces of their lives. The film explores trust, identity, and the strength of relationships as the doctor investigates his family's ordeal, uncovering truths that challenge everything they believe and test their ability to survive.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 44
GodzillaMovie · 1954 · 96mJapan is thrown into chaos when ships are sunk near Odo Island. A team led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane investigates the island and discovers a colossal, 50-meter tall monster the locals call Gojira. The monster then begins a destructive rampage, threatening Japan and potentially the entire world.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 45
Carved: The Slit-Mouthed WomanMovie · 2007 · 90m · HorrorThirty years ago, a suburban town was haunted by the ghost of a woman with a horribly disfigured face. Dressed in a long coat and carrying scissors, the spirit would approach young people, remove their masks, and ask if they were pretty. The victims' answers invariably preceded their violent deaths.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.0 - 46
The EyeMovie · 2002 · 98m · HorrorA concert violinist who is blind receives a cornea transplant and regains her sight. Unexpectedly, she begins to see ghosts. Driven to uncover the truth, she embarks on a quest to trace the cornea's origin and learn about the person it once belonged to.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 47
The ComplexMovie · 2013 · 106m · HorrorAsuka, a nursing student, moves back in with her family into an apartment complex. On her first night, a strange scratching sound from her reclusive neighbor's apartment awakens her. Worried, she enters to find him dead from malnutrition, with signs he was trying to reach her room. The handyman, Shinobu, reveals a history of unusual deaths in the building. Rumors at school whisper of a haunting.IMDb 5.1TMDB 4.9 - 48
Hide and Go KillMovie · 2008 · 75mA blog on a mysterious website sparks a dangerous online game that quickly gains popularity. At 3:00 PM, players are instructed to submerge a teddy bear filled with rice and nails in a bathtub. The lights are then turned off, and they must stab the bear with a knife, detailing their experience in the blog. Recently, however, the comments section has become increasingly disturbing, suggesting the players are losing control.IMDb 5.1TMDB 6.0 - 49
Feng ShuiMovie · 2004 · 108mJoy discovers a Feng Shui amulet that initially brings her luck. However, she soon realizes the amulet is actually cursed. She must now stop the cycle of good fortune followed by tragedy to protect her family.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 50
MacabreMovie · 2009 · 95m · Horror, ThrillerWhile driving a stranger home, six friends are captured and brutally tortured by a family with deadly intentions.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 51
HauntersMovie · 2010 · 114m · Thriller, Science Fiction, ActionCho-in possesses the ability to control anyone he sees, until he encounters Kyu-nam, the one person immune to his power. This encounter triggers a chain of events leading to a dangerous clash that tests the limits of both men.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.4 - 52
Black RatMovie · 2010 · 76mSix former classmates receive an email from Asuka, whom they believed had died by suicide, inviting them to a late-night meeting. However, their gathering turns violent when they are attacked by a girl wearing a rat mask, leading the students to suspect a vengeful individual is targeting them.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.7 - 53
Ju-on: The Beginning of the EndMovie · 2014 · 91m · HorrorA teacher goes to the house of a student who has been away from school for a long time, unaware of the terrible event that happened there years ago.IMDb 5.1TMDB 6.0 - 54
GrotesqueMovie · 2009 · 73m · Horror, ThrillerA successful doctor, seemingly content with everything he has, becomes increasingly consumed by dark desires. He abducts a young, loving couple and subjects them to a cruel ordeal designed to break their spirits and shatter their will to live.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.7 - 55
RingMovie · 1995 · 90m · Horror, TV Movie, MysteryIn Tokyo, four seemingly healthy people die of heart failure at the same time. Reporter Kazuyuki Asakawa investigates and discovers they all recently stayed at a remote inn. At the inn, he finds a disturbing video warning that anyone who watches it will die within seven days.
As the clock ticks down, Asakawa races to decipher the video's message and stop the curse. This suspenseful story explores mortality and the lengths people will go to survive, revealing the darker side of humanity. With unexpected turns, the film keeps audiences guessing until the very end.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 56
DiaryMovie · 2006 · 85mFollowing a breakup with her boyfriend Seth Lau, Winnie Leung spirals into depression and develops schizophrenia, experiencing vivid hallucinations and withdrawing from reality. She then meets Ray, who strikingly resembles Seth. Encouraged by her best friend Yvonne, Winnie begins a relationship with Hou, hoping to move on. However, she soon notices unsettling parallels between Ray and Seth, and their relationship begins to mirror the problems she had with her ex-boyfriend. As things seem to improve, the relationship sours, triggering doubts about Ray's feelings and blurring the line between reality and delusion. Winnie is left questioning whether her experiences with Ray were real at all.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.2 - 57
Ju-on: The Curse 2Movie · 2000 · 76m · Horror, MysteryA real estate agent's empathetic sister asks to see a house he's selling and unexpectedly encounters the house's resident curse.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.3 - 58
One Missed Call 3: FinalMovie · 2006 · 104m · Horror, MysteryAsuka, a shy and easily intimidated student, is constantly tormented by her classmates. During a class trip to Korea, she devises a plan for revenge: to send them a threatening phone message with deadly consequences if they share it or ignore it.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.7 - 59
MarebitoMovie · 2004 · 92m · HorrorHaunted by his own anxieties, a freelance cameraman becomes obsessed with a local urban legend: stories of strange spirits said to inhabit the Tokyo subway system. He begins investigating the phenomenon.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 60
OnibabaMovie · 1964 · 105mDuring the war, a mother and daughter-in-law live in a swamp, surviving by killing samurai who wander into their territory and selling their belongings. They are heartbroken by news of their son Kichi's death. Soon after, Kichi’s wife begins an affair with Hachi, a neighbor who also survived the war. The mother disapproves of the relationship and, unable to have Hachi for herself, attempts to frighten her daughter-in-law with a strange mask taken from a deceased samurai.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 61
Into the MirrorMovie · 2003 · 113m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerAfter a tragic incident that led to his partner's death, former police officer Woo Yeong-min takes a job as a security guard at a shopping mall, allowed by his uncle before its reopening. He's soon confronted with a series of strange deaths within the mall's walls and must confront his fear of mirrors while investigating the mystery behind the fire that originally shut the mall down.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 62
Tomie: BeginningMovie · 2005 · 74mThe arrival of the enigmatic new student, Kawakami Tomie, throws a high school classroom into chaos. Initial rivalry between students vying for her attention escalates rapidly into shocking violence, eventually reaching a horrific climax with a gruesome dissection. The aftermath unleashes a spiral of madness, suicide, and further violence.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.5 - 63
Tomie: Forbidden FruitMovie · 2002 · 91mA solitary high school student forms an unexpected bond with an enigmatic and captivating new girl, and it quickly becomes apparent their connection is more than just chance.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8 - 64
Tomie: ReplayMovie · 2000 · 95m · HorrorAfter being exposed to Tomie's blood, a surgeon vanishes. His daughter, Yumi, sets out to uncover Tomie's true identity and find out what happened to her father.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.1 - 65
Unholy WomenMovie · 2006 · 107m*Unholy Women* is a collection of three distinct half-hour horror films. *Rattle Rattle* follows a young woman haunted by a malevolent supernatural entity. *Steel* centers on a young man whose blind date with his boss's sister plunges him into terrifying circumstances. Finally, *The Inheritance* tells a supernatural story of a woman and her son, both deeply affected by abuse and psychological trauma.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9 - 66
PulseMovie · 2001 · 119m · Horror, Thriller, MysteryIn sprawling Tokyo, some people drawn to the afterlife find solace in escaping the loneliness and unhappiness of modern life.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 67
Tokyo Gore PoliceMovie · 2008 · 110m · Horror, Action, Science FictionIn a futuristic Tokyo, a young officer in the private police force hunts for the person who murdered her father. Her investigation puts her at odds with a group of mutant rebels called engineers.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 68
4 Horror Tales: RoommatesMovie · 2006 · 93mA terrifying secret emerges at an elite boarding school when students start dying.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.4 - 69
Nightmare DetectiveMovie · 2007 · 105m · Thriller, Horror, CrimeDetective Keiko Kirishima is assigned to a series of cases where people have died by self-inflicted wounds during sleep.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 70
4 Horror Tales: February 29Movie · 2006 · 90mA tollgate ticket seller becomes entangled in a string of murders that all happen on leap days.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.8 - 71
One Missed Call 2Movie · 2005 · 105m · Horror, MysteryA Japanese restaurant cook and owner dies after answering his daughter’s phone. Soon, others begin receiving the same unsettling ringtone and dying in agonizing ways. The incidents are spreading, even to Taiwan. Can the police uncover the cause of these deaths and stop a possible supernatural force?IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.1 - 72
4biaMovie · 2008 · 115m · Horror, ThrillerFour directors each crafted a short film exploring distinct fears: a solitary woman's anxieties, a princess's lingering presence after death, a terrifying camping experience, and the dread surrounding a cursed manuscript.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.2 - 73
GozuMovie · 2003 · 130m · Horror, Comedy, CrimeMinami accidentally kills Brother, a gangster associate. Shortly after, Brother's body disappears, and Minami begins searching for him. He discovers a secluded hotel and decides to stay there. The hotel staff are odd, and the atmosphere is unsettling. Minami soon realizes he's in over his head.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 74
AliveMovie · 2003 · 119m · Action, Science Fiction, HorrorTenshu is imprisoned and sentenced to death for killing the men who raped his girlfriend. He survives his execution and is given a choice: endure another attempt on his life, or submit to strange and perilous experiments.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.8 - 75
KuronekoMovie · 1968 · 100m · Drama, Fantasy, HorrorSet during Japan's warring Sengoku period, this story follows a young hero tasked with restoring peace to a land ravaged by civil war. A mother and daughter were brutally murdered by soldiers, and their vengeful spirits, known as Onryō, haunt the region. Samurai are found dead with strange wounds, fueling widespread fear.
While traveling through the haunted countryside, the hero encounters the ghostly figures of the murdered woman and child, trapped between worlds and seeking justice. Their ethereal presence reveals the supernatural forces at work. To appease these spirits, the hero must undergo a spiritual purification to prepare for a final confrontation.
He faces the wrath of the Onryō in an intense climax, battling to protect the living and deliver justice to the lost souls caught in the chaos of war. The confrontation tests him physically and emotionally as he confronts the vengeful ghosts.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4 - 76
ShutterMovie · 2004 · 96m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerAfter a car accident involving a girl, Jane and Tun flee the scene. Soon after, Tun, a photographer, notices unsettling shadows appearing in his photographs, disturbing them both.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.3 - 77
23:59Movie · 2011 · 78mDuring a 24-kilometer road march, a new army recruit dies. Following his death, unsettling events begin to plague the soldiers stationed at the barracks.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.8 - 78
X GameMovie · 2010 · 119mFollowing the suicide of a childhood friend, Hideaki and his former classmates gather for a memorial. Shortly after, they receive an X-rated DVD depicting torture, which unlocks a painful memory for Hideaki: he recalls witnessing a classmate endure humiliating punishment games in school. One night, Hideaki is kidnapped and wakes up to find himself and his classmates trapped in a recreation of their old classroom. Held captive by hooded figures, they are forced to participate in a brutal, violent version of the punishment games to survive.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.2 - 79
Fatal FrameMovie · 2014 · 104m · HorrorAya Tsukimori, a high school student, finds herself mysteriously confined to her school dormitory. As strange occurrences plague the school – ghost sightings become widespread and students start vanishing only to be found drowned – Aya reaches out to her classmate, Michi Kazato. Michi begins investigating the disappearances of their friends.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.9 - 80
Guinea Pig Part 3: He Never DiesMovie · 1986 · 41m · Horror, ComedyThis darkly comedic film follows a man whose heartbreak leads him to a bizarre revenge plot after being replaced by a friend. Following a failed suicide attempt that strangely revitalizes him, he formulates an audacious plan to punish the person who caused his pain. Using a supernatural element, he manipulates his body to physically attack his ex's closest associate, sending a shocking message by literally throwing his own organs. The story explores themes of loss, revenge, and the lengths people will go when love is lost.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.2 - 81
The HostMovie · 2006 · 120m · Horror, Drama, Science FictionAfter toxic waste contaminates Seoul's Han River, a teenage girl is captured by a massive, mutated squid-like creature that emerges from the water. Her family launches a desperate search to find her.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 82
KwaidanMovie · 1965 · 183m · Horror, Fantasy, Drama"Kaidan: Ghost Stories" is an anthology film inspired by traditional Japanese folklore, presenting unsettling tales about human longing, the results of choices, and supernatural forces. Each story is richly detailed, transporting viewers to a chilling glimpse of Japan's past.
One story follows a poor samurai who marries for money, but his decision leads to a devastating tragedy that challenges the worth of wealth and love. Another tells of a man saved from a blizzard by the Snow Maiden, Yuki, who then demands a terrible price.
The film also features Hoichi, a blind musician whose talent brings him unwanted attention from vengeful samurai spirits, forcing him to play for an invisible audience. The final story involves an author telling a tale about a samurai who discovers a dark secret in his teacup's reflection.
"Kaidan: Ghost Stories" blends horror and tradition, offering a collection of frightening stories that make viewers reconsider their beliefs about life, death, and the supernatural.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.7 - 83
St. John's WortMovie · 2001 · 85mNami is designing artwork for a video game inspired by her dreams. She accompanies a game producer to a derelict house that mirrors her visions. Inside the mansion, Nami experiences increasingly vivid flashbacks of a lost childhood. Eventually, she discovers a photograph of twin babies labeled "Nami" and "Naomi." As Nami and the producer explore the house, they sense they are being watched by someone hidden within.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.1 - 84
CureMovie · 1997 · 112m · Crime, Thriller, HorrorA seasoned but jaded detective in modern Tokyo investigates a series of brutal murders that have terrified the city. The killings share unsettling similarities, and as the detective investigates, he becomes increasingly consumed by guilt and paranoia. He navigates the city's dark side, confronting a disturbing blurring of predator and prey. This psychological thriller explores human depravity and the toll it takes on a man pushed to his limits. Racing against time to stop more deaths, the film blends suspense with intense emotion, delivering a chilling story that will captivate audiences.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 85
School Ghost Story GMovie · 1998 · 71mThis made-for-TV horror anthology features four distinct stories, with two of them providing backstory to the *Ju-on* series.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 86
The MaidMovie · 2005 · 93m · Horror, ThrillerFor the first time, Rosa Dimaano leaves her family in rural Philippines to work as a maid in Singapore. She finds work with Mr. and Mrs. Teo, who run a Chinese opera troupe, and they are kind to her. Their mentally disabled son, Ah Soon, is also welcoming. Unbeknownst to Rosa, she arrives just before the seventh month of the lunar calendar, a time when, according to Chinese superstition, the gates of hell open and spirits roam the earth for 30 days. Her ordeal is just beginning.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7 - 87
SilkMovie · 2006 · 108m · Horror, Science Fiction, MysteryA scientist employs his invention, the "Menger Sponge," to capture the energy of a deceased child within an abandoned building. While attempting to understand why the child's energy persists, the team uncovers the boy's identity and the poignant story of his life.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 88
Spider ForestMovie · 2004 · 112mTV producer Kang Min ventures into Spider Forest for a documentary. He finds a cabin and discovers the brutally murdered bodies of his girlfriend, Hwang Soo-Young, and his colleague, Choi Jong-Pil. Sensing he's being watched, Kang Min flees into the forest after the unseen person, but is quickly knocked unconscious. He awakens to continue his chase, entering a tunnel, only to be struck by a speeding car.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 89
Exte: Hair ExtensionsMovie · 2007 · 108m · Comedy, Horror, MysteryA young hairdresser captures the attention of a man obsessed with hair who supplies extensions to local salons. The hair's unsettling origin is the corpse of a girl, whose body inexplicably continues to produce beautiful, abundant black hair – hair that seems to possess a life of its own and drives those who use it to madness or death.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 90
The Red ShoesMovie · 2005 · 108m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerA woman discovers a pair of pink high heels on a subway platform and quickly finds herself haunted by escalating misfortune. Jealousy, greed, and ultimately death pursue her relentlessly, wherever she goes with the shoes.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.1 - 91
YogaMovie · 2009 · 97m · HorrorWhen a younger colleague takes over her job, TV host Hyo-jeong joins a rigorous yoga course. However, the course comes with strict rules, and failure to follow them has severe repercussions.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.1 - 92
VoicesMovie · 2007 · 85mA young woman struggles to break a cycle of misfortune that's taking her family members.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.4 - 93
Bloody ReunionMovie · 2006 · 93m · Mystery, Horror, ThrillerSixteen years after they graduated, Mi-ja, who has been caring for retired teacher Ms. Park, invites a group of her former students to her home. Ms. Park has lived in the countryside since retiring, battling an illness, while Mi-ja, a kind and attractive ex-student, provides her with care.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.7 - 94
Ju-on: The Final CurseMovie · 2015 · 90m · HorrorA year after disappearing while working at an elementary school, Yui Shono's older sister, Mai, sets out to find her. She locates the Teriyaki family, who reveal what happened to Yui. Now, Mai must uncover the dark secrets behind the Ju-on curse and attempt to put an end to it once and for all.IMDb 4.4TMDB 5.0 - 95
Rampo NoirMovie · 2005 · 134mThis film is an anthology, featuring four stories adapted from the writings of Edogawa Ranpo.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.6 - 96
The Shock LabyrinthMovie · 2009 · 89mThis horror-thriller centers on a group of teenagers grappling with the vanishing of their friend, Yuki, inside a haunted house at an amusement park. A decade later, on a rainy day, Yuki suddenly reappears. But her reunion with her old friends is short-lived; she collapses and they rush her to a local hospital. There, they realize something is wrong with the medical center. As the night progresses, the group is drawn back into the events of ten years prior that caused Yuki's disappearance.IMDb 3.9TMDB 4.1 - 97
A Wicked GhostMovie · 1999 · 85mA group of friends attempt a ritual to contact spirits, but the experiment unleashes a real presence. The friends begin to die, and the sole survivor seeks answers about the ghost's origins. He teams up with his sister and a friend knowledgeable in the occult. They discover the spirit targets people connected to a village where 66 people perished years ago. Desperate to stop the haunting, they race to find a way to appease the entity.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.2 - 98
Whispering CorridorsMovie · 1998 · 105m · Horror, Drama, MysteryIn a small Korean town, the ghost of a recently deceased high school student returns seeking justice for her death and to protect her friends. She haunts her old school, determined to uncover the truth behind her tragic fate and shield those she cared about. As she navigates the afterlife, the spirit forms a bond with her remaining classmates, helping them cope with grief and fear. This supernatural story explores friendship, justice, and the strength of the human spirit when confronting the unknown. It's a moving journey as the ghost revisits memories and strives for peace while supporting those left behind.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.1 - 99
AuditionMovie · 2000 · 115m · Horror, DramaSeven years after his wife's death, widower Shigeharu asks a colleague for advice on finding a new spouse. They create an opportunity by staging an audition through their film company. While interviewing several women, Shigeharu is drawn to the reserved Asami. However, their connection takes a dark turn as Asami reveals a hidden side.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 100
Love GhostMovie · 2001 · 95mWhen teenager Midori's family returns to the city where she grew up, she's happy to find her childhood friend Ryusuke still there. But her disturbing nightmares start bleeding into reality. Could her dreams about a mysterious fortune-teller be connected to the tragedies affecting her high school?IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7
