japanese horror

REVIEW — #Manhole (Screambox Exclusive)

Celia PayneFebruary 25, 2025February 11, 202504 mins

A groom-to-be finds himself trapped deep underground in an abandoned manhole. In a race against time to make it to his wedding, he hatches a plan to use social media to help his escape.

REVIEW – Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai (Season 5, 2017)

Celia PayneJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 2025011 mins

Have you heard about how much I love Japanese horror? Well, it should be no surprise at this point to continue on with one of my favorite shows, Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai — Season 5!

REVIEW — Ju-On: Shiroi rôjo (White Ghost) (2009)

Celia PayneMarch 21, 2024March 12, 202426 mins

Produced for the 10th anniversary of the Ju-On series, Ju-On: White Ghost follows eight storylines, all involving a spirit-possessed house.

person holding brush drawing kanji script

REVIEW – Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai (Season 4, 2017)

Celia PayneJanuary 25, 2024January 23, 2024012 mins

It’s time for more Yamishibai! Season 4 features monsters, spirits, and so much more horror.

REVIEW — Ringu (1998)

Celia PayneAugust 3, 2023July 24, 202308 mins

Based on the 1991 novel of the same name, Ringu is the story of one of the most infamous Japanese tall tales: a video tape that kills you when you watch it.

red green and black floating lantern with kanji text decoration above stairs

REVIEW – Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai (Season 3, 2016)

Celia PayneJune 15, 2023June 4, 2023113 mins

While many fans say there is a distinct lowering of scare factor despite the higher quality animations, I still found this show entertaining enough to continue on through the seasons. To me, I still love the show.