I’m ignorant to the community of this but is there a name for this genre? Japanese films with over the top stories that deliver awesome practicals and gore. Also would like to know some of your favorites, thanks.

This one from ringu gets me everytime, perfectly done with the music and comes out of nowhere.

Ringu is my favourite horror so might be a bit biased.

whats everyone else's?

Mutant girls squad was so enjoyable, really loved it.

Does anyone know where I can watch the movie "The Convenience Store" (2026)? It was released in Japan in February. P.S. This is a film based on one of the most famous games from the indie studio "Chilla's Art."

I found it ages ago and thought it looked so cool, but couldn’t find anything anywhere sadly. please help! thanks

Can't find this anywhere

1 - Well, first of all, I thought Hideo Nakata didn't adapt the fact that Sadako is intersex because in the original work it entails many social issues, including transphobia (although Sadako Yamamura is intersex, not trans, she suffers the same things that trans people have suffered in cinema), as well as misogyny and gender issues. But I also thought it was because Sadako's intersexuality is more focused on in the spiral book, and also because the work focuses on spirituality and biology, but since the 1998 version focuses purely on the spiritual, there would be no reason to adapt it. Is there any explanation for why Sadako isn't intersex in the 1998 version?

Not sure if there are someone who may choose any actress that finds so attractive to be the ghost, the villain in the movies, or well anyone in the movies. In my case, I got charmed by Yukie Nakama of Ring Basudei, Kimika Yoshino of Eko Eko Azarak and others. But Runa Nagai (from TOMIE: Another Face tops the list here!

Do you guys have any favorite? I wanna read.

I’m 17 and I’m looking for a Japanese horror movie (I have a cousin 2 years older than me.) At the time I was maybe 10 years old she was looking for a movie on tubi and I watched to watch that one. I remember multiple scenes where a young woman is having a vivid dream with multiple black cats and she wakes up, another where she goes to a coffee shop trying to tell her friends but they laugh at it and dismiss the issue. And the ending scene where a pale woman with straight hair covering her face all the way with the hair (Long hair, her hair completely covers her face) and a guy slowly backing up on the ground in complete fear as she’s slowly crawling towards him and she stabs him with a knife.

I remember watching Dark Water as a kid. I knew about popular movies like Ringu and Ju-On because of their English remakes, but the movie that actually got me to explore more of J-horror was Noroi.

I remember watching the Thai movie Incantation and wanting to explore more found-footage horror movies, which eventually led me to Noroi. I loved it. It genuinely creeped me out back then, and it's still my all-time favourite.

Curious to know which movie got y'all into this genre

Ive been interested in horror for a long time, i discovered japanese horror 3 years ago and it changed my preferences regarding the whole horror genre. Im not talking about just movies, i mean anime and manga and even further the paintings and sculptures created by japanese artists are just so different, like they grab the horror genre from an entirely unique standpoint.

I admit it can get a bit too morbid or bizarre for my liking at times but im still interested in what makes these so different from western horror media. What about japanese culture and history led to their views and understanding of horror?

I hope i dont sound like the millenial white man who puts everything japan related on a pedestal, i just really want to know more about this topic, as well as new artists to discover in this genre !!

Does anyone know where I can find a fan sub of this film or any of the other untranslated niche Sadako films? pretty please

I love Sadako

I recently watched Pulse and got hooked almost immediately by its style of horror. I absolutely adore how slow it is, how drawn out the shots are, all the devious 180s that never fail to trick you into thinking a jumpscare is waiting no matter how many times it restrains itself. Honestly, the only thing I didn't really like was the ending.

After seeing a movie seemingly master the slow style of creeping horror it had, the whole "ghosts take over and the apocalypse happens" thing felt like whiplash and like all the tension was just instantly gone. I was disappointed, but then I started thinking about why they might have chosen that ending.

A while back, I learned about how the "have you ever dreamt this man?" meme is apparently super popular in Japan, and how several stories about him ended with the world ending. That's the only other time I've heard of this, so I don't really know if it's an established trope in Japanese culture. Is this just a difference in culture that I wasn't aware of since I'm still pretty new to J-horror (but excited to immerse myself in)?

I don’t know the name or even if it’s a film or a collection of episodes. Found in a dvd store in Okinawa for 100 yen each. I think 6$ in total. Can someone tell me more about this?

Would you guys like an official crossover between Fatal Frame and Ju-on (or Ringu)? Honestly, it's a "cool" idea, but I don't know if the Ju-on producers like games.

Hi everyone!
I’m based in Japan, and I’m curious about how difficult it is for horror fans in the US to find Japanese horror movies with English subtitles.
I’m especially interested in lesser-known films that aren’t available on major streaming platforms.
Are there any J-horror movies you’ve been wanting to watch but can’t find anywhere legally with English subtitles?
I’d love to hear which titles you’ve had the most trouble tracking down!
Thanks!

I was rewatching Cabin in the Woods, not too long ago, and I love those quick J-horror moments in the school. Are there any movies that match that vibe of school kids fighting ghosts in a school? Besides the Haunted School franchise (which is great).

Just got these Sadako/Pyramid Head figures from Japanese Claw Machines and shops in the area and have been searching for more stuff similar while out here. I have found a few places here and there that have small sections and limited supply but seem truly ‘hit-or-miss’ with my treasure hunt. Any suggestions on locations?

A pregnant woman refuses to abort her baby despite her boyfriend’s wishes. She soon discovers that she can hear the baby communicating from inside her, even telling her what to eat. As the baby becomes more powerful, it takes control of her body and causes her to attack her boyfriend. She realizes the baby isn’t human and tries to get rid of it, but it’s too late—her water breaks, and the supernatural baby is born.

is the 95 ring, 98 ring, or ring virus, the ring. what is the best ring film.

I have watched ringu so far.