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Release Year2011
Runtime0h 54m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresHorror
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DirectorYuko Aramaki, Yokoyama Kazuhiro
WritersYokoyama Kazuhiro, Yuko Aramaki
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsSpine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana
About Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana
Psychic experiences, bizarre phenomena, and the darkness that eats away at people's hearts... With the keyword "scary" in mind, this film recreates horror stories collected from all over Japan, focusing on the inner lives of the people who experienced them!
Directed by Yuko Aramaki, Yokoyama Kazuhiro, Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana leans on a strong ensemble — Hiroaki Kawatsure, Ryoko Tanaka, Mami Miyahara — 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 2011.
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