Top Japanese Horror Thrills: Spine-Chilling Films from Noroi to Tokyo Psycho
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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
RingsMovie · 2005 · 16m · Horror, ThrillerYears after the events of *The Ring*, a community has formed around the ritual of watching Samara Morgan's video. These individuals intentionally watch the tape and document their experience, pushing the boundaries of the seven-day curse before passing it on. They record everything and share their findings on a hidden website. No one has ever survived to see day seven.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.8 - 3
A Wicked Ghost II: The FearMovie · 2000 · 81mThree police officers pursue a serial rapist to a construction site. Later, the suspect's dismembered body is discovered, with his limbs and torso scattered across the site in three separate locations.IMDb 4.9TMDB 3.3 - 4
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 - 5
One Missed CallMovie · 2008 · 87m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerA group of people begin receiving unsettling voice messages from their future selves. The messages detail the date, time, and circumstances surrounding their own deaths.IMDb 4.1TMDB 5.4 - 6
Tales of Terror from Tokyo and All Over Japan: The MovieMovie · 2004 · 92mThis anthology film adapts eight stories from the Tales of Terror television series. The segments, presented in this order, are: "The Night Watchman" (directed by Akio Yoshida), "Wisps of Smoke" (Kosuke Suzuki), "Gloves" (Hirohisa Sasaki), "The Weight" (Kosuke Suzuki), "Full-Length Mirror" (Ryuta Miyake), "Line of Sight" (Keisuke Toyoshima), "The Promise" (Keita Amemiya), and "Hisao" (Shun'ichi Hirano).IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.2 - 7
BilocationMovie · 2013 · 119mAspiring painter Shinobu Takamura is wrongly accused of using counterfeit money. Confused and insisting she was home at the time of the crime, she's taken by Police Officer Kanou to a gathering of people deeply troubled. They are grappling with the phenomenon of "bilocation"—the unsettling existence of beings who look and act exactly like them.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 8
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 - 9
Tokyo PsychoMovie · 2004 · 78mSachiko Kokubu, a stunning owner of a Tokyo design firm, has her life turned upside down when she begins receiving cryptic messages. The notes are made of paper scraps connected with piano wire, and each one declares, "I know you were meant to marry me." As more messages arrive, Sachiko becomes consumed by a terrifying quest to discover who is behind them.IMDb 3.7TMDB 3.9 - 10
Uwasa no Shinsô! Kuchisake-onnaMovie · 2007 · 58mThis horror film revisits the story of the "mouth split woman," a figure who sparked the popularity of urban legends in the late 1970s. The film explores the origins of the rumor surrounding this woman, detailing her identity, appearance, and how people believed to ward her off. It aims to present the story as a factual account, offering specific examples to illustrate the legend's spread.IMDb 6.7 - 11
Hanako of the ToiletMovie · 1998 · 95mA young girl learns her new middle school holds a dark secret: it's the same place her sister vanished from eleven years ago. With the help of new friends, she confronts a sinister presence that endangers everyone.IMDb 5.5TMDB 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
The LockerMovie · 2004 · 71mTeenagers in Shibuya accidentally unleash a curse after using haunted public lockers, believing they'll bring them luck in love if they leave gifts inside. Instead, a terrifying female ghost with long black hair appears and begins systematically killing them.IMDb 5.0TMDB 4.7 - 14
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 - 15
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 - 16
The Locker 2Movie · 2004 · 71mJust before Reika (from the first film) dies, she entrusts a coin locker key to her student, Ayano. After locating the correct locker, Ayano discovers that some secrets are best left undisturbed. When other students at her school find the locker, the curse reignites. The vengeful, long-haired girl is once again hunting those who have opened it.IMDb 4.9TMDB 4.5 - 17
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 - 18
The Suicide SongMovie · 2007 · 128mFrom the writer of the acclaimed *One Missed Call* series comes a chilling story. A staff member uncovers a real-life legend: an infectious song from 1933 Hungary that was linked to mysterious deaths. In the Japanese adaptation, high school girls become entangled with this "Densen-Uta," and with the aid of a down-on-his-luck reporter, they attempt to unravel the truth behind the song's terrifying power. They soon discover just how real an urban legend can be.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.2 - 19
Dark WaterMovie · 2005 · 105m · Horror, MysteryDahlia Williams and her daughter Cecelia relocate to a dilapidated apartment on Roosevelt Island in New York City. Dahlia is navigating a divorce, and the apartment, despite its proximity to a good school for Cecelia, is the most affordable option available. Soon after they move in, strange things begin to happen, accompanied by a persistent leak from the ceiling in Cecelia's room.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.7 - 20
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 - 21
The RingMovie · 2002 · 115m · Horror, MysteryJournalist Rachel Keller investigates a videotape rumored to have killed four teenagers. The legend says anyone who watches it will die seven days later. Rachel finds the video and watches it herself, giving her just seven days to solve the mystery of the tape – known as the Ring – if she wants to survive and save her son.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 22
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 - 23
Japanese HellMovie · 1999 · 102mFrom acclaimed Japanese cult filmmaker Teruo Ishii comes a controversial film dramatizing real cases that shocked modern Japan, including the Aum Shinrikyo sarin gas attack, as the criminals face judgment in Hell. An emotionally troubled girl named Rika is taken to Hell by an elderly woman she meets in a park. There, she witnesses the agonizing punishment inflicted by Lucifer on those condemned for terrible crimes committed in life.IMDb 4.7TMDB 3.8 - 24
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 - 25
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 - 26
Tetsuo: The Bullet ManMovie · 2010 · 71m · Action, Science Fiction, HorrorAfter the death of his son, the father undergoes a dramatic transformation into someone named Tetsuo.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.4 - 27
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 - 28
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 - 29
Authentic Recordings! Cursed Urban Legends: A Collection of Urban Legends from the Showa EraMovie · 2007 · 59mThis DVD collection explores urban legends that have been shared across generations. Featuring stories like "Headless Rider," "Mr. Kokkuri," "Young Satoru," "Teketeke," "Slit-mouthed Woman," and "Bathroom Hanako," the films cover both the Showa and Heisei eras. The collection presents extreme horror and dramatic tales, incorporating interviews and photographic evidence. It’s available in two volumes. - 30
Tetsuo II: Body HammerMovie · 1992 · 81m · Science Fiction, Horror, DramaAn ordinary Japanese businessman's life is shattered when his child is kidnapped by a ruthless criminal organization. As the kidnappers relentlessly torment him, he uncovers a hidden power within himself. Driven by rage and desperation to save his son, the businessman transforms into a formidable force, delivering brutal justice to those responsible. The film explores themes of family, strength, and resilience, featuring intense action sequences that will keep audiences captivated.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 31
The Sylvian ExperimentsMovie · 2010 · 94mDr. Hattori and her husband discover disturbing footage of brain surgery experiments on animals – Manchurian, Russian, and Japanese subjects found in a wrecked hospital's basement. A sudden white light appears, and when they look back, they see two children, Ota Miyuki and Kaori, standing near the light. Years later, Miyuki disappears from Tama Medical University Hospital, prompting her sister Kaori, Miyuki’s boyfriend Motojima, and detective Hirasawa to search for her. Unbeknownst to them, Miyuki, along with other teenagers, has been subjected to a horrific experiment by Dr. Hattori and her team, resulting in devastating consequences.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.2 - 32
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 - 33
The Ring TwoMovie · 2005 · 110m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerFollowing their terrifying experience with Samara, Rachel and Aiden relocate to a quiet town in the countryside. However, Rachel soon discovers a disturbing parallel: another girl has died in the same way. To protect Aiden, Rachel is forced to delve deeper into Samara's history.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.8 - 34
Death Tube 2Movie · 2012 · 103mThe sequel to the thrilling horror film, 'Death Tube,' returns with a new group of people drawn to the website where murders are streamed live. They become the latest victims in a deadly game broadcast to a global audience. As the game unfolds, the true killer's identity is about to be exposed. Who will survive, and what will become of those who don't?IMDb 5.0TMDB 3.7 - 35
ImprintMovie · 2006 · 63m · Horror, TV MovieAn American journalist journeys through 19th-century Japan in search of the woman he loved, a prostitute. Instead, he discovers the harsh realities and profound suffering she endured in his absence.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 36
KaidanMovie · 2007 · 115mJapan, 250 years ago. Soetsu, a moneylender, is murdered by the ruthless samurai Shinzaemon and his body thrown into the Kasenega-Fuchi river. Legend says those who drown in the river will never resurface. Twenty years later, Shinichi, Shinzaemon's handsome son, unexpectedly meets Toyoshiga, Soetsu's daughter, and they fall in love. But their love is cursed, as Soetsu's spirit remains restless.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 37
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 - 38
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 - 39
TomieMovie · 1998 · 95m · Horror, MysteryThis psychological thriller centers on a young woman haunted by past trauma who seeks healing through hypnotherapy with a compassionate psychiatrist. As repressed memories surface, including the recurring name "Tomie," the distinction between reality and imagination becomes increasingly unclear.
At the same time, a determined police detective investigates a disturbing series of murders, also encountering the enigmatic name "Tomie." The woman's story and the detective's investigation gradually converge, revealing a disturbing link between her past and the brutal crimes. The film explores memory, identity, and psychological vulnerability, creating a suspenseful atmosphere filled with unexpected turns where nothing is certain.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.3 - 40
Memento MoriMovie · 1999 · 98m · Horror, Romance, DramaThis film tells the story of a troubled spirit seeking justice after suffering years of bullying in high school. The ghost, a former lesbian teenager, uses her powers to confront those who hurt her. A young girl discovers the ghost's diary, revealing her unrequited love and pain during a time of intense societal pressure. The film explores themes of acceptance, revenge, and finding oneself, offering a powerful look at teenage struggles and their enduring emotional consequences.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3 - 41
The Eye 2Movie · 2004 · 95m · Thriller, HorrorPregnant Joey struggles with intense mental distress after multiple suicide attempts. She's plagued by unsettling, shadowy visions. Seeking answers, she turns to her former lover, Sam, hoping he can explain the strange, unsettling events surrounding her.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.9 - 42
Teke Teke 2Movie · 2009 · 73m · HorrorThe legend of Teke Teke, the legless ghost, persists. A group of high school students find themselves in conflict, and Teke Teke begins to stalk them, targeting them individually.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.7 - 43
Tomie: UnlimitedMovie · 2011 · 85mTsukiko is in the school photography club and has always felt overshadowed by her popular and beautiful sister, Tomie. When Tomie dies in a tragic accident, Tsukiko is plagued by nightmares. A year later, on the day Tomie would have turned eighteen, someone arrives at the door. It's Tomie, seemingly alive.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.6 - 44
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 - 45
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 - 46
Bunshinsaba 2Movie · 2013 · 94mA group of friends experience a series of terrifying incidents. The events gradually reveal a suicide that occurred two years prior.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.1 - 47
Scary True StoriesMovie · 1991 · 50mThis film presents true ghost stories, recounted by those who experienced them, each story beginning with the storyteller's name and location. The film is divided into three collections, each starting with unsettling real photographs featuring strange figures or faces. An ominous voice then warns the viewer they are entering a terrifying realm. The first TV-movie features three stories: "The Lonely Girl," "Spiritual Flight," and "Mystery of the Red Earring."IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.0 - 48
Tomie vs TomieMovie · 2007 · 86mGrief-stricken after his girlfriend's unusual death, a young man struggles to find a path forward. He is approached at work by an enigmatic woman who then persuades his colleagues to introduce them.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.6 - 49
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 - 50
Guinea Pig Part 4: Devil Doctor WomanMovie · 1986 · 48mA doctor's experiments cause terrible suffering for his patients.IMDb 4.0TMDB 4.3 - 51
Guinea Pig Part 5: Android of Notre DameMovie · 1989 · 52mA dwarf scientist's aspirations are derailed when his sister falls gravely ill. Driven to find a means of preserving his sister's essence beyond death, the scientist initiates an unorthodox experiment, using humans as test subjects.IMDb 3.8TMDB 3.7 - 52
ReincarnationMovie · 2005 · 96m · Horror, MysteryAfter taking on a role in a horror movie based on a decades-old murder case, a Japanese actress starts experiencing unsettling visions and strange events.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 53
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 - 54
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 - 55
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 - 56
Sadako 3DMovie · 2012 · 96m · HorrorAkane, a high school teacher, learns from her students about online footage of a suicide that supposedly compels viewers to take their own lives. Initially skeptical, she is forced to confront the terrifying reality when a student dies after watching it. Akane and her boyfriend, Takanori, become entangled in a horrifying plot orchestrated by Kashiwada, the man in the suicide video. Kashiwada aims to unleash chaos by resurrecting Sadako and her curse. Akane must now battle both Sadako and Kashiwada to protect herself and Takanori.IMDb 3.7TMDB 5.2 - 57
VanishedMovie · 2006 · 96mA group of eight school friends gather for a game that promises to fulfill their deepest desires. However, they quickly realize that errors in the game can have devastating consequences, far beyond the loss of their hopes.IMDb 4.9TMDB 6.1 - 58
Guinea Pig: Devil's ExperimentMovie · 1985 · 43m · HorrorThis intense drama follows two men who relentlessly pursue terror, targeting an innocent young woman caught in their dangerous plot. They inflict brutal physical and psychological abuse upon her, ultimately causing irreversible eye damage. The film explores power, control, and the capacity for violence within ordinary people, questioning the motivations behind such horrific acts while unflinchingly depicting human depravity.IMDb 3.6TMDB 4.8 - 59
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 - 60
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 - 61
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 - 62
InfectionMovie · 2004 · 98m · Horror, DramaA dark, isolated hospital becomes the site of a dangerous infection, the result of a single doctor's error. Here, death is a constant threat.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.4 - 63
ConfessionsMovie · 2010 · 107m · Drama, Thriller, MysteryFollowing the tragic death of her four-year-old daughter, a middle school teacher is deeply grieving. She becomes increasingly disturbed as she realizes her students are not the children she believed them to be.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 64
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 - 65
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 - 66
Dark WaterMovie · 2002 · 101m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerDivorcing, a woman and her young daughter relocate to a strange apartment building. Their apartment features a persistent, ominous leak in the ceiling.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 67
Suicide ClubMovie · 2001 · 99m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerFollowing a mass suicide of high school girls at a subway station, Detective Kuroda investigates a growing wave of similar suicides across the nation. The case proves far more complex than initially anticipated, and he struggles to uncover the truth behind this disturbing phenomenon.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 68
The GrudgeMovie · 2004 · 92m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerIn Tokyo, an American nurse encounters a strange, supernatural curse. The curse unleashes intense rage in its victims, ultimately leading to death and then spreading to others.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9 - 69
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 - 70
Tomie: Another FaceMovie · 1999 · 72mTomie is an enigmatic and captivating young woman who persistently enters the lives of those around her. No matter what actions are taken – whether attempting to eliminate her or pursuing a romantic relationship – she inevitably returns.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.0 - 71
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 - 72
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 - 73
Tomie: RebirthMovie · 2001 · 100m · HorrorHideo, a young art student, creates a disturbing portrait of Tomie, who then tells him she loves him. He inexplicably responds by fatally stabbing her with a painting trowel. His friends, Takumi and Shunichi, assist him in hiding the body. Trying to lift his spirits, they take Hideo to a bar. There, a strange girl named Tomie appears, with unsettling physical similarities to the deceased.IMDb 5.5TMDB 7.2 - 74
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 - 75
Dark Tales of JapanMovie · 2004 · 92m"Dark Tales of Japan" is a collection of five short horror films, each directed by a prominent Japanese filmmaker. A mysterious elderly woman in kimono narrates these stories to a passenger on a late-night bus traveling a remote mountain road.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.4 - 76
The Grudge 2Movie · 2006 · 102m · Horror, ThrillerWhile searching for her missing sister in Tokyo, a young woman confronts a dangerous supernatural presence. A cruel high school prank escalates into a deadly situation. Simultaneously, unsettling events unfold within a Chicago apartment building.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.6 - 77
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 - 78
The Grudge 3Movie · 2009 · 90m · Mystery, Horror, ThrillerJake Kimble, the only survivor of the Chicago massacre, dies while in solitary confinement. His doctor starts looking into Jake's claims about a woman with long hair wearing white. Meanwhile, a mysterious Japanese woman arrives at Jake's old apartment building, offering to help them break a curse.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.4 - 79
Death Bell 2Movie · 2010 · 82m · HorrorA group of high-achieving students gather at school for an intensive study camp, aiming to improve their grades. On their first night, the swimming coach is murdered. As the students investigate, they receive a chilling message: if they fail to solve the murder, more students will die.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.7 - 80
The Eye 3: InfinityMovie · 2005 · 86m · Comedy, HorrorTed, his cousin May, May's friend April, and April's boyfriend Kofei go on a trip to Thailand to see their friend Chongkwai. Chongkwai shows them a book detailing ten methods for encountering ghosts, and they begin playing a game.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.1 - 81
Ju-on: The Grudge 2Movie · 2003 · 92m · Horror, ThrillerA reality TV crew filming a paranormal show in the infamous Saeki house experiences unsettling occurrences. Strange events begin to happen at the location.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 82
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 - 83
Ring 2Movie · 1999 · 95m · Horror, Mystery, Science FictionJournalist Mai Takano investigates her boyfriend's death and discovers a cursed videotape. The tape features the ghost of Sadako, a young girl, and legend says anyone who watches it will die within seven days. As Mai's boyfriend's son, Yoichi, begins to show strange psychic abilities like Sadako, she must find the truth behind these powers quickly to save herself and Yoichi from a terrifying fate.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 84
BunshinsabaMovie · 2012 · 94mA writer learns her husband has been released from prison and is searching for her and their son. She flees to a secluded old house, where strange things start to occur.IMDb 3.9TMDB 4.2 - 85
Bunshinsaba 3Movie · 2014 · 100mLina is hospitalized and believes she has a daughter. After an altercation with a nurse, she escapes from the hospital. Returning to her old home after years away, she intends to reunite with her imagined daughter.IMDb 5.5TMDB 4.2 - 86
A Tale of Two SistersMovie · 2003 · 115m · Drama, Horror, MysteryTwo sisters come home from a mental institution and find themselves dealing with unsettling events and a difficult relationship with their stepmother. As strange things happen, long-hidden family secrets are revealed, making it hard to tell what's real and what's not.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 87
Dead Girl WalkingMovie · 2004 · 44mYuri is a typical teenager until she discovers she's seemingly deceased. Despite no longer being alive, she strives to maintain her sense of self and continue living. However, her family wants her gone.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.7 - 88
Ring 0Movie · 2000 · 99m · Horror, Thriller, DramaSet thirty years before the events of *Ringu*, *Ringu 0* reveals the disturbing origin of the cursed video and the girl who appears on it – detailing how she transformed into a vengeful spirit.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.1 - 89
Ura HorrorMovie · 2008 · 75mA horror film presented as a collection of discovered video footage, created by Kôji Shiraishi.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8 - 90
Tetsuo: The Iron ManMovie · 1989 · 67m · Horror, Science FictionThis dark thriller follows a man with a metal fetish who descends into madness as maggots infest a wound on his body. He is accidentally struck and killed by a Japanese businessman and his girlfriend. Hoping to avoid trouble, they quickly dispose of the body. But their attempt at escape fails when the businessman begins a terrifying transformation; his skin hardens into iron, trapping him in a horrifying curse. The couple's lives unravel as they desperately search for the origin of this affliction and a way to end its devastating effects.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 91
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 - 92
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 - 93
One Missed CallMovie · 2003 · 112m · Horror, Mystery, FantasyStrangers begin receiving unsettling voicemail messages – recordings of their future selves reacting to violent deaths. Each message includes the precise date and time of their demise. Driven by desperation, the survivors race to uncover the truth behind these cryptic warnings, hoping to find a way to avert their predicted fates.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 94
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 - 95
Guinea Pig Part 2: Flower of Flesh and BloodMovie · 1985 · 42m · HorrorA woman's ordinary life turns into a terrifying nightmare when she is kidnapped by a mysterious captor and taken to a disturbing, illogical underworld. In his grim domain, she becomes the focus of his twisted artistry – a "flower of blood and flesh." He brutally dismembers and eviscerates her with precise cruelty, stripping away her humanity and forging a strange connection between them. This chilling story explores human resilience, depravity, and the unpredictable fight to survive unimaginable horror.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.6 - 96
Tomie: RevengeMovie · 2005 · 72mWhile driving on a mountain road, a young woman named Kazue accidentally hits a naked girl. She stops to help, but the girl flees into a dilapidated, abandoned house deep in the woods.IMDb 3.9TMDB 4.6 - 97
Wishing StairsMovie · 2003 · 100m · HorrorA staircase to a schoolgirls' dormitory typically has 28 steps, but occasionally a 29th step appears. Whatever wish someone makes while standing on this extra step always comes true, though often in the most terrible way imaginable.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.1 - 98
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 - 99
A Wicked Ghost III: The PossessionMovie · 2002 · 87mMay works as a film assistant and moves a tombstone to accommodate a film shoot. Soon after, her friends begin to die. May discovers a connection between the deaths and her moving the stone, realizing she is also in danger.IMDb 3.7TMDB 2.5 - 100
Sadako 3D 2Movie · 2013 · 96m · HorrorFive years after the events of Sadako 3D, Akane is pregnant with her boyfriend Takenori's child. Tragically, Akane dies after giving birth to their daughter. Takenori's sister, Fuko, takes on the responsibility of caring for the child when the infamous cursed video reappears. As Fuko investigates, she uncovers the legend of Sadako's daughter.IMDb 4.1TMDB 4.7
