Direction: Mari Asato

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


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2014 · Movie · 121 min. · Japan

Direction Mari Asato

Cast Yôsuke Asari · Asami Mizukawa · Wakana Sakai · Kent Senga

Synopsis Shinobu Takamura (Asami Mizukawa) is an aspiring painter. One day, she is accused of using counterfeit money. Shinobu is confused by the allegation, because she never did such a thing and was at home when the crime occurred. Police Officer...

5.7

79 votes

5.7

79 votes

The Grudge: Girl in Black

2009 · Movie · 58 min. · Japan

Direction Mari Asato

Cast Maria Takagi · Ai Kago · Kana Tsugihara · Kôji Seto

Synopsis After losing her child at birth, the dark horror of the grudge begins growing within her.

5.0

204 votes

5.0

204 votes

Fatal Frame

2014 · Movie · 104 min. · Japan

Direction Mari Asato

Cast Ayami Nakajô · Karen Miyama · Noriko Nakagoshi · Fujiko Kojima

Synopsis Michi a student in a conservative all-girls school, must resolve the mysterious disappearances and deaths of her fellow classmates after they found an intriguing but haunting photo of Aya, the best singer of class, who apparently is being held locked...

5.0

80 votes

5.0

80 votes

Direction Mari Asato

Cast Moe Arai · Nanase Hoshii · Toru Baba · Toshiki Izumisawa

Synopsis Based onthea popular videogame series, this film follows a group of small-town teenagers get trapped in a sadistic amusement park game that turns out to be a death trap run by a demonic clown.

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Cellular Girlfriend

2011 · Movie · Japan

Direction Mari Asato

Cast Kaori Asô · Toru Baba · Yasuyuki Hirano · Hôsei Shiramizu

Synopsis A high school girl becomes involved in a murder mystery that revolves around a dating simulation game that has currently become popular on mobile phones. A woman who seemingly exists only as a character within the game is somehow killing...

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The Chasing World 4

2012 · Movie · 75 min. · Japan

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I'm Sorry

2011 · Movie · 94 min. · Japan

Direction Mari Asato

Cast Miyabi Natsuyaki · Chisato Okai · Itsuki Sagara · Airi Suzuki

Synopsis Yuka had the most horrifying experience of her life a year ago. Her high school classmate, Kurohane, is blessed with unparalleled literary talent, but she is bullied because of her eerie appearance. When Kurohane starts writing the script for a...

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Under your Bed

2019 · Movie · 98 min. · Japan

Direction Mari Asato

Cast Ken'ichi Abe · Kengo Kora · Yûgo Mikawa · Ryôsuke Miyake

Synopsis Naoto was ignored by other people. During his school days, Chihiro was the first person who called his name. Naoto dreams of seeing her again and tries to find her. Finally, after 11 years, he locates her, but she is...

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The Boy from Hell

2004 · Movie · 50 min. · Japan

Direction Mari Asato

Cast Mirai Yamamoto · Mitsuru Akaboshi · Baku Numata · Hanae Shôji

Synopsis Setsu has recently lost her child, Daio in a tragic accident. Soon after, she meets a mysterious old woman who says she can resurrect Setsu's son. Daio revives, however he is half-decomposed and inhuman. In order for Daio to become...

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Samurai Chicks

2004 · Movie · 72 min. · Japan

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Kidan Piece of Darkness

2016 · Movie · 100 min. · Japan

Direction Kôji Shiraishi · Yoshihiro Nakamura · Mari Asato · Eisuke Naitô

Cast Yuko Takeuchi · Amane Okayama · Izumi Fujimoto · Riho Takada

Synopsis 10 tales of spookiness by six Japanese horror directors are designed to chill viewers to the bone.

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Hyôka

2017 · Movie · 114 min. · Japan

Direction Mari Asato

Cast Kento Yamazaki · Alice Hirose · Fujiko Kojima · Yuki Saito

Synopsis As a high school freshman Hotaro has to choose a club to join and picks the Classic Literature Club as his sister had. Alongside fellow member Eru she happens across a decades' old text that indicates secrets of the school...

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