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A Glimpse Into A Yurei Themed “Restobar”

Thomas Norman Oct 7, 2020
A Glimpse Into A Yurei Themed “Restobar”

In Japan at Kichijōji, there is a restobar, referred to as ‘izakaya’ type for the thematic experience. Based around Yurei as horrifying folklore and including…

Deerskin (2019) Movie Review by Quentin Dupieux – “Killer Style Never Looked so Good”

Adam Symchuk Sep 27, 2020
Deerskin by Quentin Dupieux

Down and out, and possibly facing a midlife crisis, Georges decides he wants to change things up. The first thing on the agenda comes from…

The Showa Art of Gōjin Ishihara

Grimoire of Horror Sep 23, 2020
The Showa Art of Gōjin Ishihara

Gōjin Ishihara is a Showa-period Japanese artist who did ghastly illustrations of yokai in Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters (1972) with a mastery of Indian…

Howling Village (2020) Movie Review – “You Would Think That Shimizu-san Was The Perfect Man For The Job, Right?”

Oki Covarrubias Sep 17, 2020
Howling Village (2020) Movie Review – “You Would Think That Shimizu-san Was The Perfect Man For The Job, Right?”

Most fans of Japanese urban legends will already be familiar with the Inunaki Tunnel. For those who are unfamiliar, this tunnel is said to lead…

The Golden Era of Japanese Horror Games

Thomas Norman Sep 15, 2020
The Golden Era of Japanese Horror Games

Here are four Japanese franchises of survival horror games demonstrating their extraordinary talent at crafting atmosphere, each one establishing a significant legacy for cult followings.…

Vargtimmen, AKA The Hour of the Wolf (1968): “A Horror Film Truly Like No Other”

Eden Roquelaire Sep 13, 2020
Vargtimmen, AKA The Hour of the Wolf (1968): “A Horror Film Truly Like No Other”

I’d like to introduce you to an early example of psychological horror, titled Vargtimmen a.k.a., The Hour of the Wolf. A paragon of art house…