These seven Japanese horror films are far more terrifying than a ghost coming out of the TV.
Suicide Club (2001)
“If your friends jumped off a bridge, would you?” This film answers that question in more ways than one – at least 54 ways, in fact. A string of seemingly unconnected deaths stirs up Japan, forcing detectives to find the ominous “suicide club.” You probably wouldn’t want to find that club, let alone join it.
Audition (1999)
A recent widower holds auditions for a new spouse, but soon finds that his would-be wife is a lot more qualified than he thought…in torture. Talk about a match made in hell.
Battle Royale (2000)
Imagine Quentin Tarantino directing the “Hunger Games,” and then replace the tributes with killer students, and you get this blood-soaked extravaganza. Though a child death arena is not believable, in a wicked little way, we could say it’s not impossible.
Splatter : Naked Blood (1996)
You’re in college, and broke. You come across an advertisement for a sociology experiment that’s paying participants $100. Easy money. Just hope it’s nothing like the experiment in “Splatter,” because if it is, you might want to read the fine print first.
Ichi the Killer (2001)
We’re lucky the sadistic Ichi is someone only seen in film. Well, maybe in nightmares too. The graphic and realistic cruelty of the flick has been banned in several countries. If you think you have the stomach for it…you should probably think again.
Infection (2004)
Moms are always worried about their children’s health. The first sign of a fever, and it’s off to the hospital for you. Just make sure it’s not this hospital, because it’s going to be a gooey mess. Also, the doctors are pretty bad. Like, “Oops, I think I murdered you” bad.
Cold Fish (2010)
A failing aquarium owner and his family are drawn into a crime spree after a rival aquarium owner enlists them to be his accomplices, giving a whole new meaning to “killin’ the competition.” This water’s not cold, but it is bloody.
Which one will you be trying?
