films seen
12
average score
2.50*
nationality
Japan - 60 years old
status
Alive and kicking
Together with Nakata and Shimizu, Norio Tsuruta fronted the Japanese suspense wave. A true, dedicated horror director, though at his best when diverging from the usual less is more fare. A must for people who love Asian horror cinema.

The good stuff

The addition of the fantastical figure gives Orochi a somewhat novel feel though.
Solid pieces
King's Game
by Norio Tsuruta
Also known as
Osama Gemu
Specifics
Japan [2011] - 82m
Genre
Horror
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Ring Ø: Birthday
by Norio Tsuruta
Also known as
Ringu 0: Bâsudei
Specifics
Japan [2000] - 99m
Genre
Horror, Thriller
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The inoffensive
Talk to the Dead
by Norio Tsuruta
Also known as
Tôku tu za Deddo
Specifics
Japan, Hong Kong [2013] - 84m
Genre
Horror
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Dark Tales of Japan
by Yoshihiro Nakamura, Masayuki Ochiai, Takashi Shimizu, Koji Shiraishi, Norio Tsuruta
Also known as
Suiyô Puremia: Sekai Saikyô J Horâ SP Nihon no Kowai Yoru
Specifics
Japan [2004] - 92m
Genre
Horror
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Dubious filler
P.O.V. - A Cursed Film
by Norio Tsuruta
Also known as
POV: Norowareta Firumu
Specifics
Japan [2012] - 92m
Genre
Horror
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Scary True Stories: Realm of Spectres
by Norio Tsuruta
Also known as
Shin Honto Ni Atta Kowai Hanashi: Yuugen-Kai
Specifics
Japan [1992] - 60m
Genre
Horror
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Plain forgettable

Scary True Stories: Ten Haunting Tales from the Japanese Underground
by Norio Tsuruta
Also known as
Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi
Specifics
Japan [1991] - 50m
Genre
Horror
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Big nopes
Scary True Stories: Night 2
by Norio Tsuruta
Also known as
Honto Ni Atta Kowai Hanashi: Dai-Ni-Ya
Specifics
Japan [1992] - 60m
Genre
Horror
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