NOROI, THE CURSE (2005) BLU-RAY

A contemporary classic in the found footage horror genre, NOROI: THE CURSE is Director K ji Shiraishi's experimental approach within the J-horror genre. NOROI blends reality and folklore to create a chilling, immersive and remarkably intricate horror mockumentary that has received cult status. A prominent paranormal journalist Kobayashi (Jin Muraki) goes missing shortly after completing a documentary. What begins as an investigation into strange noises soon evolves into the terrifying mystery of a demonic entity named Kagutaba. Director: K ji Shiraishi Cast: Jin Muraki, Marika Matsumoto, Rio Kanno, Tomono Ku, Y ko Ch sokabe Extras: NEW! Audio commentary with writer and critic Tom Mes NEW! Found Again: 2025 Interview with director Koji Shiraishi NEW! Chaos and Evidence: Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on Noroi and the Horror Mockumentary Director's POV: Interview with director Koji Shiraishi The Man in the Shadows: Interview with producer Taka Ichisei The Aftermath: Tom Mes on modern J-Horror Trailers