Direction: Kôji Shiraishi

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


The Curse

2005 · Movie · 115 min. · Japan

Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Marika Matsumoto · Ai Ijima · Jin Muraki · Rio Kanno

Synopsis The Curse (2005) follows a documentary filmmaker who delves into a series of seemingly disconnected paranormal occurrences. These events are linked by the chilling legend of an ancient demon known as the "kagutaba." As the filmmaker investigates, they uncover a...

6.0

824 votes

6.0

824 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

A Beast in Love

2020 · Movie · 90 min. · Japan

Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Tomoki Kimura · Shunsuke Tanaka · Shôhei Uno

Synopsis A Beast in Love (2020) follows a chilling journey on a bus traversing a serene countryside. The tranquility is disrupted when a peculiar, cross-dressed individual boards the vehicle. This stranger, however, is far from ordinary; they are a ruthless killer...

4.7

44 votes

4.7

44 votes

Teketeke

2009 · Movie · 70 min. · Japan

Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Yûko Ôshima · Mami Yamasaki · Mai Nishida · Ikkei

Synopsis Teketeke (2009) follows the chilling tale of a vengeful spirit, born from an urban legend, who haunts the streets, seeking retribution. This ghostly figure, a woman lacking a lower body, prowls the night, her eerie presence marked by the sound...

4.6

63 votes

4.6

63 votes

Sadako vs. Kayako

2016 · Movie · 98 min. · Japan

Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Mizuki Yamamoto · Tina Tamashiro · Aimi Satsukawa · Misato Tanaka

Synopsis Sadako vs. Kayako (2016) follows the chilling tale of two young women who, after viewing the unsettling contents of a mysterious VHS tape, find themselves entangled in a deadly curse. Simultaneously, a teenage girl ventures into a nearby ominous house...

4.3

356 votes

4.3

356 votes

Carved

2007 · Movie · 90 min. · Japan

Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Eriko Sato · Haruhiko Kato · Chiharu Kawai · Rie Kuwana

Synopsis Carved (2007) unfolds in the town of Midoriyama, where whispers of the Slit Mouthed Woman's return spread like wildfire. Local lore paints a chilling picture: a figure in a surgical mask, wielding rusty scissors, preying on children in parks and...

4.2

155 votes

4.2

155 votes

Cult

2013 · Movie · 84 min. · Japan

Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Yû Abiru · Mari Iriki · Mayuko Iwasa · Ryosuke Miura

Synopsis Cult (2013) follows the renowned exorcist Unsui as he is tracked by a television crew during his investigation of the Kaneda family's residence. The family is experiencing unsettling paranormal occurrences, which are believed to be the work of a formidable...

3.9

92 votes

3.9

92 votes

Paranormal Phenomenon 3

2016 · Movie · 60 min. · Japan

Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Ken Furusawa · Kôji Shiraishi

Synopsis Paranormal Phenomenon 3 (2016) presents two chilling narratives of the supernatural. The first story follows a couple who venture out for a peaceful fishing trip at a serene lake, only to find themselves entangled in a baffling and terrifying mystery....

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Good - Bye (S)

2012 · Movie · 6 min. · Japan

Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Haruka Kawamura · Murakami Rock

Synopsis Good - Bye (S) (2012) is a captivating spin-off short film that continues the narrative of the "Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi!" series. This standalone story unfolds after the events of FILE-03, offering a fresh perspective and new adventures within the...

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Visitor (S)

2022 · Movie · 9 min. · Japan

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Aishiteru!

2022 · Movie · 94 min. · Japan

Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Kawase Chisako · Torinomi Nagisa · Otsuha Ai · Ryuchell

Synopsis Aishiteru! (2022) follows the journey of Misa, a rising star in the underground idol scene, as she is closely followed by documentary filmmakers. Her life takes an unexpected turn when the proprietor of the exclusive BDSM club "H" recognizes her...

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Ada: Part 2

2013 · Movie · Japan

Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Manami Arai · Yumi Endô · Seina Fukada · Konatsu Furukawa

Synopsis Ada: Part 2 (2013) delves into the narrative from Miho's perspective, offering a retrospective look at the tragic demise of a beloved friend. This pivotal event serves as a catalyst for the subsequent series of incidents, providing a deeper understanding...

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Ada: Part 1

2013 · Movie · Japan

Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Manami Arai · Yumi Endô · Seina Fukada · Konatsu Furukawa

Synopsis Ada: Part 1 (2013) unfolds a chilling narrative set in an unusual cram school, where a group of students and a modest film crew, engaged in shooting a commercial, find themselves under siege by two teenage girls during a single,...

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Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Yûko Genkaku · Riho Takada · Yukichi Kobayashi · Itsuki Sagara

Synopsis Zetsuosore Taikan Kimodameshi (TV Miniseries) (2014) is an immersive horror series that places the viewer directly into the role of the protagonist. Under the direction of Kôji Shiraishi, the series employs a point-of-view (POV) narrative technique. This approach creates an...

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Direction Ryuta Mitaku · Kentaro Takemura · Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Yuria Kizaki · Miki Yakata · Shiori Kaneko · Kumi Yagami

Synopsis Gakko no Kaidan (TV Miniseries) (2012) is a unique horror drama series that features the talented members of SKE48 in prominent roles across its 15 episodes. This production marks the first adaptation in over a decade and is meticulously supervised...

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Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Shigeo Ôsako · Chika Kuboyama

Synopsis Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi! Preface: True Theory, Yotsuya Kaidan, the Curse of Oiwa (2014) is the fifth installment in the Kôji Shiraishi series, presented as a mockumentary. Following their prior investigations, director Kudo has become firmly convinced in the reality...

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