Screenplay: Hiroshi Takahashi

Direction Hideo Nakata

Cast Nanako Matsushima · Miki Nakatani · Hiroyuki Sanada · Yuko Takeuchi

Synopsis Ring (1998) follows the chilling journey of journalist Reiko Asakawa, who delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of her niece, Tomoko. Rumors circulate about a cursed videotape that causes viewers to perish exactly seven days after watching it....

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Sho Aikawa · Teruyuki Kagawa · Hua Rong Weng · Yûrei Yanagi

Direction Hideki Tonokatsu · Shingo Shimoyama · Kazuo Nogami · Masahiro Hosoda

Synopsis Requiem from the Darkness (TV Series) (2003) follows Yamaoka Momosuke, a writer who, after growing weary of crafting children's riddles, decides to compile a collection of chilling and gruesome tales for an anthology titled "Hyakumonogatari" ("One Hundred Tales"). During his...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Masahiro Higashide · Kaho · Shôta Sometani · Ren Osugi

Synopsis Foreboding (2018) follows Etsuko as she becomes aware of an unsettling shift in her surroundings. She starts to pick up on peculiar sounds and a growing list of inexplicable events. When Miyuki believes she encounters a spectral figure and news...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Shun Oguri · Takayuki Yamada · Nobuaki Kaneko · Kenta Kiritani

Synopsis Crows Zero II (2009) follows the story of Genji and his triumphant G.P.S. alliance as they encounter a fresh obstacle posed by the notorious students of Hosen Academy, widely known as 'The Army of Killers.' The two institutions share a...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Shun Oguri · Takayuki Yamada · Kyôsuke Yabe · Sosuke Takaoka

Synopsis Crows: Episode 0 (2007) is set in the notorious Suzuran Senior High School for Boys, a place infamous for its low academic standards and high levels of violence, earning it the moniker "The School of Crows." The students, known as...

Direction Hideo Nakata

Cast Miki Nakatani · Hitomi Sato · Kyôko Fukada · Fumiyo Kohinata

Synopsis Ring 2 (The Ring 2) (1999) follows Mai Takano as she delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding her boyfriend Ryuji's demise. Her inquiries lead her to chilling tales of a cursed videotape, inhabited by the vengeful spirit of a young...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Kou Shibasaki · Damien Bonnard · Mathieu Amalric · Munetaka Aoki

Synopsis Serpent’s Path (2024) follows the journey of an enigmatic woman who joins forces with a grieving father whose daughter was tragically taken from him. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, the duo embarks on a perilous mission, abducting key figures...

Direction Norio Tsuruta

Cast Yukie Nakama · Seiichi Tanabe · Kumiko Aso · Yoshiko Tanaka

Direction Hideo Nakata

Cast Naomi Watts · Simon Baker · David Dorfman · Emily Vancamp

Synopsis The Ring Two (2005) follows Rachel Keller and her son Aidan as they attempt to rebuild their lives six months after the chilling events that unfolded in Seattle. Seeking solace and a fresh start, they relocate to the tranquil coastal...

Direction Hideo Nakata

Cast Yûrei Yanagi · Yasuyo Shirashima · Kei Ishibashi · Ren Osugi

Direction Toshiaki Toyoda

Cast Kento Nagayama · Yûya Yagira · Ryô Katsuji · Masahiro Higashide

Synopsis Crows Explode (2014) follows the story of Genji Takiya, who has recently graduated and is now navigating new challenges at Suzuran High School. As the power dynamics shift, fresh conflicts emerge, with students vying for dominance. Simultaneously, a rivalry with...

Direction Hiroshi Takahashi

Cast Yuri Nakamura · Kimika Yoshino · Nagisa Katahira · Yoichiro Saito

Synopsis The Sylvian Experiments (2010) follows Dr. Hattori and her spouse as they delve into disturbing footage of brain surgery trials involving Manchurian, Russian, and Japanese subjects, discovered in the ruins of an abandoned hospital. Suddenly, a bright light interrupts their...

Direction Hiroshi Takahashi

Cast Naomi Akimoto · Mari Asato · Rena Komine · Seiji Kondô

Synopsis Sodom the Killer (2004) is a gruesome Japanese thriller set in the 18th century, centering around a lord (Takashi Urai) whose betrothed meets an untimely demise on their wedding day. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, the lord wrongfully accuses...

Direction Fruit Chan

Cast Kevin Corrigan · Henry Thomas · Daniela Sea · Zelda Williams

Synopsis Don't Look Up (2009) follows a film crew as they embark on a new project, only to find themselves slowly descending into madness. The chaos is unleashed when malevolent spirits are inadvertently freed from vintage celluloid, leading to a terrifying...

Synopsis Koukou Butouden Crows (1994) follows the story of Bouya Harumichi, a fresh transfer student navigating the tumultuous halls of Suzuran, an all-boys high school notorious for being a gathering place for the most troublesome delinquents, often referred to as "Crows...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Takashi Miike · Shun Oguri · Kyôsuke Yabe · Haruma Miura

Synopsis Making of 'Crows Zero II' (2009) offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the highly anticipated sequel. This documentary delves into the intricate process of bringing the film to life, showcasing the dedication and hard work of the...

Direction Hiroshi Takahashi

Cast Hanae Kan · Yûki Tomoyama · Yôko Chôsokabe · Yôzaburô Itô

Synopsis Occult Bolshevism (2018) delves into the unsettling realm of psycho-phobia, presenting a cinematic journey that brings to life a clandestine psychic experiment. This chilling narrative follows a "departing" process that leads to a world of madness, all in the name...

Direction Masaru Konuma

Cast Makiko Kuno · Johnny Okura · Katsuo Tokashi · Maiko Kazama

Synopsis XX: Beautiful Hunter (1994) follows the story of Shion, a ruthless assassin employed by the notorious Magnificat crime syndicate. Her world is turned upside down when she finds herself unable to carry out an assassination on the man she has...

Direction Norio Tsuruta

Cast Yoshino Kimura · Taro Yamamoto · Noriko Nakagoshi · Kyusaku Shimada

Synopsis Blood (2008) is a cinematic adaptation of the classic Kazuo Umezu manga series that captivated readers from 1969 to 1970. The narrative centers around a young girl named Kazusa (Yoshino Kimura) and her envious younger sibling, Lisa (Noriko Nakagoshi). Lisa's...