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2003

J-Horror Anthology: Legends

Directed by Naoto Yamakawa

The video is a compilation of six short stories based on Japanese folklore legends. Each story is approximately 15 minutes long and are briefly introduced by a host. "Peony Lamp" is a story of love, death and ghosts. "She Bear" tells the story of a monster lady who terrorizes passers of a city tunnel. "Yamamba" is a spirit living in the depths of the forests waiting to feed on anyone who ventures there. "Nurarihyon" tells us of a playful spirit visiting a family's restaurant. "Heartbroken trip", a young woman visits a spa not knowing what awaits her. "Lost Souls" a stop during a long car ride turns into a nightmare.

Duration

1h 30m

Released

June 26, 2003

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Cast4

  • Youko Akitani
  • Junji Inagawa
  • Kaori Manabe
  • Yuko Yamazaki

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