Japanese horror, also known as J-horror, is horror fiction derived from popular culture in Japan, generally noted for its unique thematic and conventional treatment of the horror genre differing from …

Oct 2, 2025 · Eerie, nightmarish, and downright spine-tingling, these films mark the scariest Japanese horror movies and are must-watch pictures for all who love horror cinema.

And now we’ve gathered every Japanese horror movie with a Fresh rating and ranked them by Tomatometer, creating your guide to the best Japanese horror movies of all time.

Oct 28, 2025 · Japanese horror films, or ホラー映画 (horaa eiga), occupy a fascinating place in global cinema: either celebrated as masterpieces of psychological terror or criminally overlooked outside …

May 25, 2025 · J-horror began gaining global recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s, thanks to films like Ringu (The Ring) and Ju-on (The Grudge). These films introduced viewers to eerie, slow …

Nov 26, 2025 · Think J-Horror died in the 2000s? Think again. We explore 20 recent Japanese horror movies, from One Cut of the Dead to Tag, that prove the genre is better than ever.

Feb 9, 2026 · The best Japanese horror movies boast a rich cultural milieu, combining haunting folklore with contemporary themes that captivate a global audience. This article ranks these spine-chilling …

3 days ago · Japanese horror stories have grown far beyond simple campfire stories. Over time, they have become a unique genre that reaches deep into our oldest fears. They find fear in everyday …

Oct 25, 2024 · Japan is well-regarded for delivering some of the spookiest horror films in cinema history. Here, EW lists 17 of the scariest.

Sep 28, 2021 · This list aims to capture the incredible range of Japanese horror films, from ridiculous horror comedies to harrowing tales of ghostly viruses.