Anime and horror are a match made in heaven. The anime medium's inherent flexibility means that creatives can bring whatever horrors the deepest, darkest recesses of their mind can conjure to the screen. Because of this, anime history is full of excellent horror films, from tense psychological dramas to shlocky monster movies dripping with B-movie charm.
However, horror is a genre built on suspense and fear of the unknown, meaning many horror films become much less enjoyable when you know how they end. Thankfully, many anime horror films buck this trend, as due to their unique stories, memorable visuals, or deep symbolism, the fifth watch is just as mesmerizing as the first.
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However, horror is a genre built on suspense and fear of the unknown, meaning many horror films become much less enjoyable when you know how they end. Thankfully, many anime horror films buck this trend, as due to their unique stories, memorable visuals, or deep symbolism, the fifth watch is just as mesmerizing as the first.
Related 10 Darkest Anime Series Ever, Ranked
Like any other medium, anime can range from lighthearted to incredibly dark and disturbing.
The Empire of Corpses A Modern Take On Victorian Horror Classics
Produced by Wit Studio and directed by Ryoutarou Makihara,...
- 11/16/2024
- by Jonathon Greenall
- CBR
Mamoru Oshii was jury president of the new prestigious animation event.
Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman has scooped the grand prize at the inaugural edition of Niigata International Animation Film Festival (Niaff), which ran in the Japanese port city of Niigata from March 17-23.
The animated feature is the directorial debut of US-born French composer Pierre Földes, who also wrote the screenplay and score, and is based on a collection of short stories by Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. It ollows the lives of multiple characters as they navigate existence after the 2011 tsunami in Japan.
Sold by The Match Factory, Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman...
Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman has scooped the grand prize at the inaugural edition of Niigata International Animation Film Festival (Niaff), which ran in the Japanese port city of Niigata from March 17-23.
The animated feature is the directorial debut of US-born French composer Pierre Földes, who also wrote the screenplay and score, and is based on a collection of short stories by Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. It ollows the lives of multiple characters as they navigate existence after the 2011 tsunami in Japan.
Sold by The Match Factory, Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman...
- 3/27/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
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