J-Horror Rising Japan Blu-ray Arrow Films Shikoku Isola Persona Inugami

Description: 7 of the most distinctive Japanese horror titles in 1 set! Introducing Arrow Films' 4-Disc/7-Film Limited Edition Blu-ray release for the J-Horror Rising Collection, which includes 1999’s Shikoku, 2000’s Isola: Multiple Personality Girl, 2000’s Persona, 2001’s Inugami, 2001’s St. John’s Wort (aka Otogirisou), 2005’s Noroi: The Curse and 2007’s Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman. Vengeful ghosts returning from beyond the grave, young women with supernatural abilities, investigative narratives, a terror of technology, and an ominous aura of urban alienation and isolation mark the wave of horror and mystery films that emerged in Japan at the turn of the millennium, collectively labeled as "J-Horror". Remastered from the best available elements and packed with a host of new and archival extras, J-Horror Rising presents seven of the genre's most distinctive titles. In the ghostly pastoral horror of Shikoku, a young woman returns after many years to her rural birthplace, only to find her best friend from childhood has died by drowning when just sixteen. The dead girl's mother, the local Shintoist priestess, has embarked on the region's famous pilgrimage - but why is she walking backwards? The aftermath of the devasting Kobe Earthquake of 1995 creates fissures in the already fractured mind of a high-school girl in Isola: Multiple Personality Girl, allowing an unwelcome intruder to set up home in her head and leaving a volunteer worker with psychic powers to determine which of her personas is the fake one. Shikoku also provides the mystical backdrop to Inugami, as a teacher from Tokyo finds himself drawn to a local papermaker, only to find himself the subject of some hostility from her extended family, who have long ties to the region and are rumored to be the descendants of the guardians of ancient evil canine spirits. Megumi Okina (Ju-On: The Grudge) plays the art designer for a horror-themed videogame in the innovative St. John's Wort, who is forced to confront her childhood traumas when her colleagues ask her to gather visual materials from the creepy gothic mansion she has inherited from her estranged artist father. Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman features the titular predatory murderess drawn from urban legend, where it turns out home isn't the safest place for her potential child victims in this disturbing supernatural horror. A new craze for wearing ceramic masks sweeps the students of a high school, unleashing a wave of anonymous juvenile delinquency amongst the literal fashion-victims of Persona, which boasts early appearances from Battle Royale stars Tatsuya Fujiwara and Chiaki Kuriyama. Last but not least, the chilling Noroi: The Curse adopts a pseudo-documentary format as an investigative reporter into paranormal phenomena is forced to confront horrors beyond his wildest imagination after learning about an ancient folkloric demon.100% Brand New and Factory SealedPacked with extra CARE with Priority Mail serviceDiscount/combined shipping if multiple items are ordered =)Photos in gallery is a sample of our actual in-stock itemShips from Las Vegas, USAIMPORTANT NOTE: An all-region Blu-ray player is required to view this movie. Standard U.S. Blu-ray players will NOT read Region B discs. If you're looking for a reliable all-region player, please be sure to visit our store. Limited Edition Special Features: High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of all seven filmsOriginal lossless 5.1 and lossless stereo sound options for Shikoku, Isola: Multiple Personality Girl, Inugami, St. John's Wort, Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman and Noroi: The Curse, and original lossless stereo audio for Persona Optional English subtitles for each filmIllustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing by Eugene Thacker, Jasper Sharp, Anton Bitel, Amber T., Mark Player, Jim Harper and Sarah AppletonDouble-sided foldout poster featuring newly commissioned artwork by John ConlonLimited Edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by John ConlonDisc 1 - Shikoku / Isola: Multiple Personality GirlBrand new audio commentary on Shikoku by Japanese cinema expert Tom Mes Brand new audio commentary on Isola: Multiple Personality Girl by critics and Japanese cinema experts Jasper Sharp and Amber T.The Aftermath, Tom Mes discusses J-Horror at the turn of the millenniumSomething in the Water, a brand new interview with Shikoku director Shunichi NagasakiArchive interviews with director Shunichi Nagasaki and actors Chiaki Kuriyama and Yui Natsukawa on Shikoku Archive interview with actors Yoshino Kimura and Yu Kurosawa on Isola: Multiple Personality GirlOn-set footage of the filming of ShikokuOriginal trailers and TV spots for both filmsImage galleriesDisc 2 - Inugami / St. John's WortBrand new audio commentary on Inugami by Japanese cinema expert Jonathan ClementsBrand new audio commentary on St. John's Wort by Japanese cinema expert Amber T.Dog Days, brand new video interview with Inugami director Masato HaradaThe Making of St. John's Wort, archival featuretteArchive interviews with St. John's Wort actors Megumi Okina, Koichiro Saito, Reiko Matsuo and Koji OkuraOn-set behind-the-scenes footage of the filming of St. John's WortOriginal trailers and TV spots for St. John's WortImage galleries for both filmsDisc 3 - Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman / PersonaBrand new audio commentary on Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman by Japanese folklore expert Zack Davisson Why So Serious?, a brand new interview with Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman director Koji ShiraishiWeapon of Choice, a brand new video essay on Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman by Japanese horror specialist Lindsay NelsonConfessions of a Mask, a brand new interview with Persona director Takashi KomatsuImage galleries for both filmsDisc 4 - Noroi: The CurseBrand new audio commentary by film critic Julian SingletonDirector's POV, a brand new video interview with Noroi: The Curse director Koji ShiraishiThe Man in the Shadows, a brand new interview with Noroi: The Curse producer Taka IchiseChanging Perspective, a brand new video essay on Noroi: The Curse by Japanese horror specialist Lindsay NelsonEctoplasmic Worms, a brand new video essay on Noroi: The Curse and Japanese cosmic horror by Japanese cinema expert Amber T.How to Protect Yourself Against CursesUrgent report! Pursuing the Truth about Kagutaba!! TV SpecialOver half an hour of deleted scenesTrailers and TV spotsImage galleryTechnical Specs:Year: 1999-2007Region Code: Region B Running Time: 679Language: JapaneseSubtitles: English SDHAspect Ratio: 1.85:1Number of Discs: 4Looking for more import movies? Visit our storefront! ;) - The Goodie Emporium Return policy: If New/Factory Sealed items have been opened, returns will not be accepted.

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Format: Blu-ray (Region B)

Region Code: Region B Blu-ray (locked)

Case Type: Blu-ray case (with rigid slip case)

Rating: NR

Actor: Megumi Okina, Tatsuya Fujiwara, Chiaki Kuriyama, Yui Natsukawa, Yoshino Kimura, Yu Kurosawa, Mami Yamasaki, Koji Moritsugu, Yuki Amami, Jin Muraki, Rio Kanno, Eriko Sato, Miki Mizuno

Director: Shunichi Nagasaki, Toshiyuki Mizutani, Tatsuro Kashihara, Kenji Tanigaki, Masato Harada, Ten Shimoyama, Kōji Shiraishi

Genre: Thriller, Horror

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Movie/TV Title: J-Horror Rising Collection

Studio: Arrow Films

Edition: Limited Collector's Edition