Noroi: The Curse

"Everything is real, everybody died."

2005 1h 55m JA

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★6.9TMDB · 460

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A documentary filmmaker explores seemingly unrelated paranormal incidents connected by the legend of an ancient demon.

“Everything is real, everybody died.”

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Cast

Jin Muraki
Masafumi Kobayashi
Marika Matsumoto
Self
Satoru Jitsunashi
Mitsuo Hori
Rio Kanno
Kana Yano
Tomono Kuga
Junko Ishii
Shûta Kambayashi
Boy with Junko
Takashi Kakizawa
Shin'ichi Ôsawa
Yoshiki Tano
Teruyuki Yano

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Koji Shiraishi
Writers: Koji Shiraishi, Koji Shiraishi, Naoyuki Yokota
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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MONEY

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Shot for just $2.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Koji Shiraishi, shot by Shozo Morishita. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nobuyuki Takahashi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jin Muraki and Marika Matsumoto and Satoru Jitsunashi carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Everything is real, everybody died.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0930083 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Koji Shiraishi directs. Shozo Morishita behind the camera. Nobuyuki Takahashi cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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1Shot for just $2.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 21 years ago.
3Directed by Koji Shiraishi, shot by Shozo Morishita. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Nobuyuki Takahashi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jin Muraki and Marika Matsumoto and Satoru Jitsunashi carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Everything is real, everybody died.".
7IMDB entry: tt0930083 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 17 themes, including "journalist", "investigation", "paranormal phenomena", "disappearance".

The technical file

Cinematography: Shozo Morishita
Editing: Nobuyuki Takahashi
Production design: Norifumi Ataka
Makeup / hair: Yûichi Matsui
Runtime: 115 min · 1h 55m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $2,000,000
Original language: JA
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Noroi: The Curse (2005)

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Alunauwie2026-06-26
★ 7/10
Noroi: The Curse stands out with its pseudo-documentary approach, gradually building suspense through a well-structured investigation, natural performances, and an unsettling atmosphere that feels eerily authentic. While some unanswered questions, limited character development, and occasional lapses in character logic prevent it from being fully satisfying, the film's compelling mystery and slow-burning horror remain highly effective. Overall, it is a rewarding horror experience for viewers who enjoy atmospheric storytelling and psychological dread over conventional jump scares. BY ALUNAUWIE

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