Tales of the Unusual
Six hours before the broadcast, the television sets were just warming up. A late-night anthology of the strange and supernatural returns, blending horror, comedy, and romance into four distinct tales. This 2000 special from the long-running series delivers the signature mix of eerie twists and dark humor, where a chance encounter can lead to love or a terrifying curse. Each segment explores the bizarre rules of a world just slightly askew from our own, proving that the most ordinary evening can unravel into something truly uncanny.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 世にも奇妙な物語 映画の特集編 |
| Year | 2000 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Horror, Comedy, Romance |
| Director | Mamoru Hoshi |
| Runtime | 126 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (13 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director's approach in this anthology plays with genre boundaries, building a subtle tension with an ironic undertone. Each tale feels like a distinct formal experiment, where horror brushes against unexpected humor.
It's for viewers who appreciate concise, loaded narratives with ambiguous morals. You'll feel like a participant in a bizarre TV program where reality keeps fracturing. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Mamoru Hoshi
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A late-night solo watch when you crave a gentle chill.
🎭 Cast
Kazuyuki Aijima
Manabe (segment "One Snowy Night") / Salaryman (segment "The Storyteller")
Izumi Inamori
Chiharu Takajo (segment "The Marriage Simulator")
Renji Ishibashi
Old Man (segment "Chess")
Takashi Kashiwabara
Yuichi Tokunagi (segment "The Marriage Simulator")
Narumi Kayashima
(segment "The Marriage Simulator")
Masahiro Komoto
Seiichi Tomoda (segment "Chess")
Saya Takagi
(segment "The Marriage Simulator")
Akihiko Murata
Kiichi Nakai
(segment "Samurai Cellular")
Hideyuki Nakayama
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