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J-horror : the definitive guide to The Ring, The Grudge and beyond / David Kalat.

by Kalat, David, 1970-

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New York : Vertical, c2007.

Horror films -- Japan -- History and criticism.

Electronic Resource

http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0713/2007296096-d.html

9781932234084 (pbk.)

193223408X (pbk.)

xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Dead wet girls -- J-horror has two daddies -- The haunted school -- Junji Ito will not die -- You are the disease and Kiroshi Kurosawa is the cure -- A ghost is born -- The unquiet dead -- Whispering corridors -- Eye on Hong Kong -- J-horror American style -- The J-horror roundup.

Did you know Hideo Nakata, director of The Ring Two and Dark Water, and one of Time Magazineʾs 100 Most influential People of 2004, started his career in the adult film industry? Or maybe you wonder why all those girls have hair in front of their face? Youʾll learn about that and more in this detailed, insightful and accessible guide by an expert on film and television history. Navigating the numerous versions released in the U.S. and Japan of The Ring, The Grudge, Tomie and other films and sorting out the finest output of legends like Takashi Miike is an intimidating task. J-Horror breaks down each and every franchise, from the narrative to the talent behind the screen and other trivia, for a greater understanding and appreciation of the genre. Learn about the influence Japanese folklore and ghost stories had on J-Horror, and the influence of J-Horror on American cinema. Just donʾt forget your copy on the way to the video store!

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