Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro: Oharai wa Kikanai-hen
Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro: Oharai wa Kikanai-hen

Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro: Oharai wa Kikanai-hen

2003Movie40 minJapanese

The directors include Toshiaki Hirano, the chief director of the TBS drama "Say Hello to Black Jack," Hirohisa Sasaki of "Screaming Lips," Ryuta Miyake of Fuji TV's "Scary True Stories," and Keisuke Toyoshima of "Ghost vs. Alien," gathering the young talents of horror films. The cast features Maki Horikita, Mai Kitajima, and Kei Horie, among others.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Toru MatsuiGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

This installment of the Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro series delves into spine-chilling tales of the supernatural, focusing on a collection of unsettling ghost stories. The narrative weaves together various urban legends and folklore, presenting a series of unrelated yet equally terrifying encounters with the paranormal. Viewers are taken on a journey through eerie locations and disturbing events, where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs.

Critical Reception

As a direct-to-video release within a long-running horror anthology series, specific critical reception data is sparse. However, the series generally appeals to fans of Japanese horror (J-horror) for its atmospheric dread and traditional ghost story elements. Audience reception tends to be mixed, with some appreciating the spooky tales and others finding the production values and storytelling inconsistent across different segments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often delivers atmospheric chills characteristic of J-horror.
  • Presents a variety of unsettling urban legends and ghost stories.
  • Pacing and story quality can be inconsistent between segments.

Google audience: Audience feedback for this specific installment is limited. However, general sentiment for the Mimibukuro series suggests viewers appreciate the creepy atmosphere and traditional ghost story themes, though some find the direct-to-video quality noticeable.

Fun Fact

The 'Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro' series is based on a collection of Japanese urban legends and ghost stories, often featuring short, self-contained tales that contribute to its anthology format.

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