The scene of a moving train was enough to arouse terror and panic in the spectators who, for the first time, knew the cinematograph of the lumiere brothers.

the arrival of the train (1896) was the film that, with its own existence, gave rise to horror movies, but it was not until the devil's mansion (1896), directed by Georges Méliès, which was considered as horror cinema to a film.

Over the years, this genre has diversified and expanded throughout the world, making impressive films, as is the case of Japan, which since its origin has been inspired by the ghost stories, urban legends and true stories.

Let's do well, a review by Five of the most shocking Japanese horror movies:

 

Onibaba, the myth of sex, 1964

 

Directed by renowned filmmaker Kaneto Shindo, is considered fundamental in Japanese horror cinema.

Set in medieval Japan, it tells the story of the mother and wife of a warrior, who they hope will return from combat.

Tricking soldiers lost in the fields, whom they assassinate to later sell their belongings, they manage to survive until a surprise encounter with a character from demonic mask.

 

 

Kwaidan, 1964

 

Directed by Masaki Kobayashi, considered one of the best directors in the world, this anthology is based on traditional Japanese ghost stories, which Lafcadio Hearn, collects in his book Kwaidan, at the end of the XNUMXth century.

Divided into four separate and unrelated stories, it consists of the titles: Black Hair, Snow Woman, Earless Hoichi y in a cup of tea.

 

 

Ichi, The Killer, 2001

 

Directed by Takashi Miike, it is one of the most violent and cult films, adapted from the manga namesake of Hideo Yamamoto.

The film follows Kakihara, a notoriously sadistic yakuza enforcer, who searches for the killer of a mob boss, whose money disappears.

In his search, he comes face to face with a psychotic assassin known as Ichi.

 

 

Yogen (Premonition), 2004

 

Directed by Norio Tsuruta, tells the story of a newspaper predicting the death of Hiroshi Mikami's family and friends.

The plot is based on the Kyoufu Shinbun (1973) manga by Jiro Tsunoda.

 

 

As The Gods Will, 2014

 

Also directed by Takashi Miike, exposes Shun Takahata, a young teenager who is bored with his life until he finds himself, along with his classmates, immersed in a deadly game.

Attacked by Japanese icons transformed into demonic figures, they will search for a way to survive.