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Movie poster: Dark Tales of Japan (2004)
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Dark Tales of Japan

2004 · 92 min Horror TV Movie
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

Dark Tales of Japan is a collection of five short horror films that are directed by five notable Japanese film directors, which are told by a mysterious old lady in kimono on a late-night bus traveling on a long isolated mountain road.

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Original Title 日本のこわい夜
Year 2004
Country Japan
Genre Horror, TV Movie
Director Norio Tsuruta
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.6/10 (18 votes)

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The anthology constructs itself around the classic campfire tale framework, using the kimono-clad narrator on a night bus as a simple yet effective thread to weave together five distinct visions of terror. Each director explores a different facet of fear, from psychological unease to supernatural intrusion, relying on implication and atmosphere over explicit shocks.

What lingers after viewing is a chilling mosaic of modern folktales, proving that the most potent horrors are often those felt just outside the frame. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Norio Tsuruta

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Best viewed late at night, with the lights off, to let every creak and whisper sink in.

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