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Born in 1946, Hideshi Hino stands out as a prominent Japanese horror artist, dedicating the majority of his life to conjuring various nightmares for his audience. Regrettably, in the Western world, his name is frequently associated only with the widely recognized Guinea Pig installments: “Flower of Flesh and Blood” and “Mermaid in the Manhole.” Although
Panorama of Hell is a 1984 Japanese horror one-shot manga, written and illustrated by Hideshi Hino. Known as a master horror mangaka, Hino is most notable as the writer/illustrator for such well-known works as Hell Baby, Lullabies from Hell, and Town of Pigs. Moreover, Hino has also worked as a director on multiple films, such
The femme fatale is one of the most compelling and enduring archetypes in film history, captivating audiences with their blend of beauty, mystery, and danger. These enigmatic women are uniquely able to manipulate and charm, often leading men to their downfall through a potent mix of seduction and deceit. Their complex characters frequently subvert traditional
Best Wishes to All, also known as Mina ni sachi are, is a 2023 Japanese horror film, written and directed by Yuta Shimotsu. An up-and-coming writer/director, Shimotsu is known as the creator of the short this film is based on, Best Wishes to All (2022), which won Kadokawa’s 2022 Japan Horror Film Competition. A young
If you ask a Western horror fan, they can probably tell you exactly when they first heard about Hideo Nakata’s cult classic Ringu (1998). Whether it was due to the release of Gore Verbinski’s remake in 2002 or because a rundown copy of the original was passed along between friends, at some point almost all
Geungsi Kawaii is an action thriller manga, Written and illustrated by Singaporean artist Sean Lam, with additional writing from Junzi. The manga is part of Sean’s Geungsi series, working as a stand-alone story set in the same universe as the previous three issues, Geungsi Vol. 1 & 2, and its prequel, Geungsi Gangster. Set amidst
Leon Tolstoy once wrote, “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” While tragic, this notion works wonders in the horror and thriller genre. In fiction, the messier the family, the better the movie. It might not always succeed, but it certainly does in Toshikazu Nagae’s film Saiko! The
Within the medium of cinema, where every frame is meticulously crafted to evoke emotions and ignite imaginations, titles serve as a gateway to the world within. It is not merely a sequence of words but a portal that hints at the essence of the narrative, enticing audiences with promises of adventure, romance, mystery, or intrigue.
Here at Yurei, we have brought the search for Saki Sanobashi to our audience’s attention many times. Unfortunately, until now, it hasn’t been productive at all. We have discussed how the urban legend started and how some supposed leads don’t lead anywhere, but we have never been even close to the real deal… Until now.
Geungsi Gangster is an action thriller manga, written and illustrated by Singaporean artist Sean Lam, with additional writing from Junzi. The manga is part of Sean’s Geungsi series, working as a prequel to the previous two issues, Geungsi Vol. 1 & 2. Meng and Violet are both descendants of a bloodline trained to hunt down