The Yokai – Mythical creatures of Japan
Mythical creatures of Japan folklore never fails to fascinate me. I used to browse at the asian section of the library and browse through the Ukiyo-e Japanese woodprints books. I wish that Japanese would make more folklore based horror films instead of the generic cheesy shock films. Here are the list of Japanese ghosts and [...]
Tags: asian folklorePosted in Urban Legends | 2 Comments »
Saint Bernadette – The Incorruptible Saint
Saint Bernadette appeared to be in deep slumber while clutching tightly to her rosary since April 16, 1879. It was miraculous that her body is still perfectly intact even after more than 130 years after her death. Before the discovery, her body was buried for more than 30 years. When she was exhumed, it was [...]
Tags: preserved saint, sleeping beauty of lourdesPosted in Mummy | No Comments »
Korean School Horror Films
One of my favorite korean horror genre is the school horror theme. Not because I have some kind of uniform fetish. Partly, I was after this nostalgic vibe where fragile innocence is on the verge of being torn to bits. Bushinsaba (Ouija Board) Review Coming soon Nobody likes being bullied at school, but when you [...]
Tags: whispering corridorsPosted in Korean Films | 1 Comment »
Hostel – Eurotrip gone awry
Quentin Tarantino presents a hyperviolent sadistic gore fest. Naah, he didn’t actually direct the movie. They just love to slap his name around like a label to sell it. Anyway the movie is about three friends embarking on a journey to Europe, a trip full of debauchery and excesses. They got more than what they [...]
Tags: slasher horror film, tourist horror flickPosted in Hollywood Films | No Comments »
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