The J-Horror Virus movie poster

The J-Horror Virus

August 27, 2023 1h 35m

Released 3 years ago in 2023. The J-Horror Virus is a horror/documentary film. directed by Sarah Appleton.

Starring Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Tom Mes, and Lindsay Nelson

Synopsis

How did a single ‘Big in Japan’ videotape change the course of global horror history? Find out in this insightful documentary charting the origins, evolution and diffusion across the world of a distinctive brand of Japanese supernatural chillers featuring vengeful ghosts manifesting themselves through contemporary technology against a backdrop of urban alienation and social decay. From Psychic Vision: Jaganrei (1988) and straight-to-video scary true stories to such key titles as Ring (1998), Pulse (2001) and The Grudge (2002), critics and filmmakers reflect on how the bleak Dystopian visions and unsettling atmospheres infiltrated their way into the world’s shocker consciousness.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 27, 2023 2 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Japan + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Caprisar Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The J-Horror Virus about?

How did a single ‘Big in Japan’ videotape change the course of global horror history? Find out in this insightful documentary charting the origins, evolution and diffusion across the world of a...

Who directed The J-Horror Virus?

The J-Horror Virus was directed by Sarah Appleton.

How long is The J-Horror Virus?

The J-Horror Virus has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was The J-Horror Virus released?

The J-Horror Virus was released on August 27, 2023 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The J-Horror Virus?

The main cast of The J-Horror Virus includes Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Tom Mes, Lindsay Nelson, Mari Asato, Masayuki Ochiai.