Direction: Masayuki Ochiai

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Masayuki Ochiai. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Parasite Eve

1997 · Movie · 120 min. · Japan

Direction Masayuki Ochiai

Cast Hiroshi Mikami · Riona Hazuki · Tomoko Nakajima · Ayako Omura

Synopsis Parasite Eve (1997) follows the chilling tale of Toshiaki Nagashima, a dedicated biologist deeply engrossed in groundbreaking research on mitochondria. When his beloved wife meets a tragic end in a car accident, leaving her brain dead, Nagashima's desperation drives him...

5.2

68 votes

5.2

68 votes

Dark Tales Of Japan

2004 · Movie · 85 min. · Japan

Direction Yoshihiro Nakamura · Masayuki Ochiai · Takashi Shimizu · Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Kayoko Shiraishi · Shôzô Endô · Yoshinori Okada · Kanako Fukaura

Synopsis Dark Tales Of Japan (2004) is a chilling anthology film that brings together five of Japan's most renowned horror directors, including Takashi Shimizu (famous for The Grudge) and Norio Tsuruta (known for Ring 0: Birthday). Produced by Taka Ichise, the...

5.2

65 votes

5.2

65 votes

The Hypnotist

1999 · Movie · 110 min. · Japan

Direction Masayuki Ochiai

Cast Goro Inagaki · Miho Kanno · Takeshi Masu · Ken Utsui

Synopsis The Hypnotist (1999) follows a series of seemingly disconnected suicides that take place on the same day in Tokyo. The victims include a young athlete, a groom during his wedding reception, and an elderly man commemorating his wife's birthday. A...

4.8

77 votes

4.8

77 votes

Ju-on: Beginning of the End

2014 · Movie · 91 min. · Japan

Direction Masayuki Ochiai

Cast Kai Kobayashi · Nozomi Sasaki · Shô Aoyagi · Yoshihiko Hakamada

Synopsis Ju-on: Beginning of the End (2014) delves into the chilling tale of the deceased Saeki family and the curse that haunts them. The narrative centers around Yui (Nozomi Sasaki), an elementary school teacher who embarks on a visit to the...

4.4

164 votes

4.4

164 votes

Shutter

2008 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Masayuki Ochiai

Cast Joshua Jackson · Rachael Taylor · James Kyson-Lee · David Denman

Synopsis Shutter (2008) follows a newlywed couple, Ben and Jane, who encounter eerie, spectral images in the photographs they develop following a harrowing accident. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a chilling connection that suggests some secrets are...

4.3

4K votes

4.3

4K votes

Infection (Kansen)

2004 · Movie · 94 min. · Japan

Direction Masayuki Ochiai

Cast Koichi Sato · Masanobu Takashima · Mari Hoshino · Michiko Hada

Synopsis Infection (Kansen) (2004) unfolds in a financially struggling general hospital where the overworked staff faces immense pressure. During an emergency procedure involving a severely burned patient, Dr. Uozumi (Masanobu Takashima) and two nurses, including Dr. Akiba (Kôichi Satô), make a...

4.2

399 votes

4.2

399 votes

Ju-on 4: The Final Curse

2015 · Movie · 90 min. · Japan

Direction Masayuki Ochiai

Cast Hikaru Kaihotsu · Ren Kiriyama · Kai Kobayashi · Miyabi Matsuura

Synopsis Ju-on 4: The Final Curse (2015) picks up after the chilling events of "Ju-on: The Beginning of the End." Mai, the elder sibling of Yui Shono, an elementary school educator, embarks on a quest to find her missing sister, who...

3.7

97 votes

3.7

97 votes

Direction Masayuki Ochiai · Yuichi Sato

Cast Yoshihiko Hakamada · Yoko Moriguchi · Yuki Uchida · Namie Amuro

Synopsis The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (TV Series) (1994) follows the extraordinary journey of a high school student who unexpectedly gains the power to traverse through time. This captivating series delves into the complexities and consequences of her newfound ability,...

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Direction Masayuki Ochiai

Cast Hitomi Arai · Shôno Hayama · Inowaki Kai · Anna Ishibashi

Synopsis Haunted School: The Curse of the Word Spirit (2014) follows the chilling experiences of Ayano, Yuri, Miyu, and Mei, four high school girls who find themselves entangled in a web of supernatural events. These eerie occurrences seem to be connected...

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Tales of the Unusual

2000 · Movie · 126 min. · Japan

Direction Mamoru Hoshi · Masayuki Ochiai · Hisao Ogura · Masayuki Suzuki

Cast Kazuyuki Aijima · Izumi Inamori · Renji Ishibashi · Takashi Kashiwabara

Synopsis Tales of the Unusual (2000) is a four-part anthology film that captures the essence of "The Twilight Zone." The narrative begins with a group of travelers stuck at a train station during a downpour, who pass the time by sharing...

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Kaibutsu (TV)

2013 · Movie · 128 min. · Japan

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Thriller Restaurant

2010 · Movie · 100 min. · Japan

Direction Masayuki Ochiai

Cast Ayano Kudô · Keisuke Tomita · Ayame Gôriki · Hairi Katagiri

Synopsis Thriller Restaurant (2010) is set in an eerie, western-themed mansion that has been converted into a dining establishment. The story begins with the vanishing of Kuroka and Ryu, which sets off a chain of mysterious disappearances at the restaurant. As...

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If: Moshimo (TV Series)

1993 · Series · 54 min. · Japan

Direction Takashi Ishihara · Jirô Komaki · Masato Hijikata · Shunji Iwai

Cast Tamori · Yuta Yamazaki · Megumi Okina · Takayuki Sorita

Synopsis If: Moshimo (TV Series) (1993) is a Japanese television program that aired in 1993, consisting of a single season with 18 episodes. The series explores various hypothetical scenarios, delving into the consequences of different choices and actions. Each episode presents...

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