Reasons to love Asian horror (15 titles)
A list of some of the fantastic Asian horror films that I have enjoyed watching
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The Grudge
The only Asian horror that I managed to watch on the big screen, it absolutely scared the you-know-what out of me. Creepiest child ever in the world and a whole new reason why hiding under the bed covers won't save you!
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The Grudge
on DVD
(2003)
Starring: Megumi Okina, Misaki Ito, Misa Uehara
Director: Takashi Shimizu
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A normal everyday house is haunted by events from the past when a woman and child were murdered here. Now, everyone who sets foot in the place becomes marked and those who have been tainted begin to die.
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Shutter
Another Thai film that is one of the best Asian horrors in my opinion. Plenty of scares, creepy ghosts and the ever present revenge theme!
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Shutter
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee, Achita Sikamana
Director: Parkpoom Wongpoom, Banjong Pisanthanakun
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Driving home from a drinking party, photographer Tun and his girlfriend Jane accidentally knock down a teenage girl. But rather than going to the victim's aid, Tun convinces Jane to leave the scene of the accident. In the days following the incident, bizarre ghostly images begin to appear on ..read more »
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The Grudge 2
Creepy child and mom are back in an entertaining sequel. Also including the first ever wig I witnessed trying to be scary.
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The Grudge 2
on DVD
(2003)
Starring: Noriko Sakai, Chiharu Nîyama, Chiharu Niyama
Director: Takashi Shimizu
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Takashi Shimizu returns to writing and directing a sequel to his own Ju-On movie, expanding the macabre mythology of the ghostly little boy Toshio, who has a few more spine-tingling surprises in store...
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from 3,096 members
Ring
The one that everyone has heard of! No the remake wasn't terrible, but it spawned a whole heap of terrible remakes of some amazing films. Watch this version, and if you don't prefer it you must be a weirdo, lol :)
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Ring
on DVD
(1996)
Starring: Nanako Matsushima, Sato Hitomi, Miki Nakatani
Director: Hideo Nakata
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Exactly one week after staying at a remote cabin, a group of Japanese teenagers all meet sudden inexplicable deaths. A cousin of one of the victims, reporter Reiko Asakawa (Nanako Matsushima), begins an investigation that leads to the discovery of a videotape containing hauntingly bizarre footage. ..read more »
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Ring 2
Carrying on from where Ringu (Ring) left off, this is a good sequel that takes the story to the next level. As an afterthought, if you ever read the books that these films are based on they are really strange, but incredibly cool!
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Ring 2
on DVD
(1998)
Starring: Daisuke Ban, Kyoko Fukada, Kenjiro Ishimaru
Director: Hideo Nakata
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Hideo Nakata's sequel to his notoriously creepy RING continues the chilling tale after the unforgettable finale of the original. Reporter Reiko Asakawa (Nanako Matsushima) continues her investigation of the ghostly Sadako and the cursed videotape. Meanwhile, Reiko's son, Yoichi (Rikiya Otaka), ..read more »
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from 6,773 members
A Tale Of Two Sisters
The first Korean horror that I watched, this is a brilliantly haunting story with lots of trademark creepiness.
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A Tale Of Two Sisters
on DVD
(2003)
Starring: Lim Su-Jeong
Director: Kim Jee-Woon
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Following the death of their mother, sisters Su-mi and Su-yeon are sent to convalesce in a mental hospital. When they are released, they are greeted by their father and taken home. Once there, it becomes obvious that this isn't the wholesome family unit that the girls' new step mother wishes it was...read more »
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Infection
Totally bizarre film set in a hospital, where a patient turns up late one night with a strange disease. Part of the "J-Horror Collection" of films, that sadly only seems to consist of three so far.
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Infection
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Kaho Minami, Michiko Hada, Takashige Ichise
Director: Masayuki Ochiai
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Continuing Tageshige Ishise's J-Horror series, Masayuki Ochiai's Infecttion takes place in a dark, isolated hospital, where one nurse's mistake has led to dire consequences for a patient. The night crew decides to cover up the incident, hiding the evidence deep in the bowels of the insitution...
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R-Point
It's a war film/horror/drama and it's ace! Really atmospheric and very entertaining.
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R-Point
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Kam Woo-Sung, Soh Byung-Ho, Oh Tae-Kyung
Director: Kong Su-Chang
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It's 1972. Six months ago on an island situated south of Ho Chi Minh City and known as R-Point, nine Korean soldiers went missing. A radio transmission requesting help is still heard every evening... Now a rescue party - nine soldiers, has nine days to rescue the missing... Korean dialogue with ..read more »
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Pulse
This is one of those films I mentioned before that had an atrocious remake. The original Pulse (Kairo) is a beautifully crafted supernatural tale of isolation and the true horror of loneliness. I implore you to never watch the remake as it completely misses the entire point of the film!
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Pulse
on DVD
(2001)
Starring: Haruhiko Kato, Kumiko Aso, Koyuki
Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
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Japanese teens investigate a series of suicides linked to an internet webcam that promises visitors the chance to interact with the dead...
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from 2,142 members
Versus
Not really a horror, but it has zombies in it and is ridiculoulsy cool, so I have added it. Great sense of humour and plenty of blood!
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Versus
on DVD
(2000)
Starring: Hideo Sakaki, Tak Sakaguchi, Chieko Misaki
Director: Ryuhei Kitamura
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This kinetic horror/action hybrid stars Tak Sakaguchi as Prisoner KSC2-303, a criminal who has just escaped from a maximum security prison. Heading to the Forest of Resurrection to meet up with some gangsters, KSC2-303's escape plan soon veers off course when an argument with one of the gangsters ..read more »
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