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.
| 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 | Hisao Ogura |
| Runtime | 126 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (12 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: Hisao Ogura
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