The J-Horror Virus

Overview

Discover how one ‘Big in Japan’ videotape altered the trajectory of global horror in this compelling documentary. It explores the birth, rise, and spread of a unique genre of Japanese supernatural thrillers that feature vengeful spirits emerging through modern technology, all against a backdrop of urban isolation and societal decline. Highlighting films like Psychic Vision: Jaganrei (1988), along with notable titles such as Ring (1998), Pulse (2001), and The Grudge (2002), critics and filmmakers discuss how these dark, dystopian narratives and eerie atmospheres have permeated the global horror landscape.