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Movie poster: Tales of the Unusual (2000)
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Tales of the Unusual

2000 · 126 min Horror Comedy Romance
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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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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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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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