The J-Horror Virus
Synopsis
How did a single ‘Big in Japan’ videotape change the course of global horror history? Find out in this insightful documentary charting the origins, evolution and diffusion across the world of a distinctive brand of Japanese supernatural chillers featuring vengeful ghosts manifesting themselves through contemporary technology against a backdrop of urban alienation and social decay. From Psychic Vision: Jaganrei (1988) and straight-to-video scary true stories to such key titles as Ring (1998), Pulse (2001) and The Grudge (2002), critics and filmmakers reflect on how the bleak Dystopian visions and unsettling atmospheres infiltrated their way into the world’s shocker consciousness.
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THE J HORROR VIRUS Official Trailer (2023) Japanese Horror Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-21
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November 4, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Appleton, Jasper Sharp
- Original Title
- The J-Horror Virus
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Caprisar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Appleton, Jasper Sharp
Sarah Appleton, Jasper Sharp
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Sarah Appleton
Director
Jasper Sharp
Director
Sarah Appleton
Producer
Jasper Sharp
Producer
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What is The J-Horror Virus about?
How did a single ‘Big in Japan’ videotape change the course of global horror history? Find out in this insightful documentary charting the origins, evolution and diffusion across the world of a distinctive brand of Japanese supernatural chillers featuring vengeful ghosts manifesting themselves through contemporary technology against a backdrop of urban alienation and social decay. From Psychic Vision: Jaganrei (1988) and straight-to-video scary true stories to such key titles as Ring (1998), Pulse (2001) and The Grudge (2002), critics and filmmakers reflect on how the bleak Dystopian visions and unsettling atmospheres infiltrated their way into the world’s shocker consciousness.
Who directed The J-Horror Virus?
The J-Horror Virus was directed by Sarah Appleton, Jasper Sharp.
Who stars in The J-Horror Virus?
The principal cast of The J-Horror Virus includes Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Tom Mes, Lindsay Nelson, Mari Asato, Masayuki Ochiai.
When was The J-Horror Virus released and how long is it?
The J-Horror Virus was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.