films seen
12
average score
2.50*
nationality
Japan - 61 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
The inoffensive
Dark Tales of Japan
by Yoshihiro Nakamura, Masayuki Ochiai, Takashi Shimizu, Koji Shiraishi, Norio Tsuruta
Suiyô Puremia: Sekai Saikyô J Horâ SP Nihon no Kowai Yoru
2004 / 92m - Japan
Horror
Dubious filler
Scary True Stories: Realm of Spectres
by Norio Tsuruta
Shin Honto Ni Atta Kowai Hanashi: Yuugen-Kai
1992 / 60m - Japan
Horror
Plain forgettable
Scary True Stories: Ten Haunting Tales from the Japanese Underground
by Norio Tsuruta
Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi
1991 / 50m - Japan
Horror
Big nopes
Scary True Stories: Night 2
by Norio Tsuruta
Honto Ni Atta Kowai Hanashi: Dai-Ni-Ya
1992 / 60m - Japan
Horror
