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Japanese Horror films have produced some of the most terrifying and chilling moments in all horror cinema, building a reputation as a powerhouse in the genre. From "documentary" style found footage films to more traditional paranormal stories, Japanese filmmakers demonstrate a unique talent for creating some of the most exceptional horror movies ever. These titles often exhibit cultural nuances and combine them with haunting esthetics and gripping atmospheres, taking everyday life and turning it into something dark and sinister.

Some Japanese horror films transcend both the country and the genre, with titles like Ringu and Ju-On: The Grudge leaving a lasting mark on cinema and inspiring numerous other films. While some horror films trend towards shocking moments and jump scares, these focus on a slow build with incredibly intricate imagery while also not shying away from gore and brutality. In a genre that encompasses great Japanese horror films from as far back as the 1980s,...

Title: The Sylvian Experiments (Aka Kyofu) Directed by: Hiroshi Takahashi Starring: Yôko Chôsokabe, Mina Fujii and Momoko Hatano Running time: 95 minutes, Rated R Dr. Hattori and her husband watch footage of brain surgery experiments that end in a blinding light. To their horror, they discover their young daughters Kaori and Miyuki standing behind them watching the same film. Years later Miyuki and some other teenagers disappear from a university hospital, and Kaori attempts to find out what happened; however she soon discovers that Miyuki and her friends have been subjected to the same brain experiments at the hands of their mother Dr. Hattori. I’m going to put it bluntly,...