A contemporary classic in the found footage horror genre, NOROI: THE CURSE is Director Kôji 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: Kôji Shiraishi

Cast: Jin Muraki, Marika Matsumoto, Rio Kanno, Tomono Ku, Yôko Chôsokabe

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
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