The Blood

Yoshinori returns after six years to his family house, where his mother Etsuko lives alone. His decision to return is sparked by the seventh anniversary of his younger brother's death. He brings along his fiancée Kanae, who is pregnant. Etsuko warmly welcomes them both, but Yoshinori can't help but think that something is strange. That night, Kanae is struck by "a sound that must not be heard", and then the hell really begins.

Directed by Hiromi Tanaka, The Blood leans on a strong ensemble — Yoshiki Saito, Izumi Fujimoto, Narushima Touko — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 2022.