

Seven directors, seven nightmares, zero sleep tonight.
"Shin Mimibukuro," which has greatly influenced numerous Japanese horror works such as "Ring" and "Ju-on," is finally being fully adapted into a complete visual format for the first time. The directors include Takashi Shimizu of "Ju-on," Hideo Nakata of "Ring 0," actor Shiro Sano, and Akio Yoshida, the veteran of TBS dramas such as "Kamaitachi no Yoru," all of whom are distinguished talents in the horror world. The cast is also spectacular, featuring a diverse array of talents such as Rina Uchiyama, Kaoru Okunuki, Nao Omori, Mako Ishino, Hitomi Miwa, Riko Kurita, Nobuto Okamoto, and Ikkei Watanabe.
Direction
Shimizu and Nakata bring their signature dread.
Practical Effects
Old-school J-horror effects, zero CGI cop-outs.
Writing
Tales that feel like whispered schoolyard legends.

Director
Ryuta Miyake
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shin Mimibukuro is a decades-old radio horror series that essentially created the blueprint for modern J-horror—Ring and Ju-on both stole from this well.
Takashi Shimizu directed his segment during a break from filming Ju-on: The Grudge, essentially working on two cursed houses simultaneously.
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