A master of disturbing and body horror, Junji Ito’s twisted tales are unforgettable, and these five standouts will shake you to your core. For …continue reading Top 5 Most Disturbing Junji Ito Tales
“Cube” (2021) is a rare instance of a Japanese remake that doesn’t compare to its Western counterpart, rather than the other way around. If …continue reading Foreign Friday: Cube (2021)
We celebrate 45 years of the wonderfully weird, indescribable, unforgettable Japanese experimental comedy-horror film “House” (aka Hausu). When I was thinking about what to …continue reading 45th Anniversary: House (1977)
“Yakuza Princess” is a modern-day samurai tale burdened by an identity crisis, steeped in potential but falling just short of greatness. A film about …continue reading Reel Review: Yakuza Princess (2021)
One of the most important exports of Japanese cinema ever, the pioneering cyberpunk anime “Akira” is still relevant more than 30 years later. As …continue reading Hallowed Halls: Akira (1988)
The master of Japanese horror manga celebrates his birthday today, and we’re here to help.continue reading Artist Spotlight: Manga Creator Junji Ito
A foreign film that wears cosmic horror with pride, “Occult” is a film that juggles ideas like UFOs, terrorism, and Japanese myth with shocking …continue reading From Beyond: Occult (Okaruto) (2009)
Proof that superhero movies don’t have to play like theme park attractions, “Big Man Japan” makes a spectacle out of the mundane. Since the …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Big Man Japan (2007)
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