Grimoire of Horror

The Grimoire of Horror oversees The Banshee and The Yurei. We focus on Asian horror, cult cinema, dark art, folklore - anything macabre is to our interest.

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As the year draws closer to its conclusion and we bid farewell to another chapter in the world of cinema, it's time to celebrate the artistry, storytelling prowess, and creative brilliance that have graced the silver screen over 2023.

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Part of the Memories (1995) anthology film, The Magnetic Rose is a haunting sci-fi/supernatural horror short direccted by Kōji Morimot. Outstanding in all regards, the film is a quintessencial piece of anime and horror alike.

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With murmurings from physical media labels of upcoming releases, it seems like 2024 will be a bumper year for fans of Japanese sexploitation! With that in mind, why not reacquaint yourself with reviews of all 26 of Toei's pinky violence films.

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The Human Trap, a 2021 film by director Lee Moon-young, is a bizarre South Korean indie horror movie that teaches us to trust no one and always look out for whats lurking underfoot.

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Mermaid Forest, directed by Takaya Mizutani, is a 1991 anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's manga, stands as a timeless exploration of immortality, supernatural mysteries, and the enduring consequences of meddling with the mystical.

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Available from @yenpress, the slice-of-life/horror manga The Summer Hikaru Died, written and illustrated by Mokumokuren, has carved a niche for itself by subverting traditional horror tropes and volume 2 is no different!

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Available from @Unearthedfilms, 2DLK (2003), directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi, emerges as a riveting exploration of human relationships set against the backdrop of a confined space.

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To celebrate the recent adaptation, we decided to look at the first volume of the original manga of Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete or Gushing Over Magic Girls. With a heavy emphasis on comedy and fan service, the story is sure to resonate with certain fans.

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Lady Snowblood (1973) is a gritty and unapologetically intense exploitation film that stands as a quintessential representative of the era's penchant for pushing the envelope.

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Kite (1998) is a groundbreaking cult classic film noir anime directed by Yasuomi Umetsu, stands as a testament to the genre's ability to transcend cultural and artistic boundaries.

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The marriage of Eastern and Western cultures has given rise to a fascinating fusion, where artistic influences seamlessly traverse continents. One such captivating intersection lies in the realm of Japanese manga adaptations of Western horror films.

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Monster, a gripping and psychologically intense manga and anime series, stands as a masterful creation in the world of Japanese entertainment, crafted by the acclaimed mangaka Naoki Urasawa.

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We take a look back at some of the best pieces of extreme cinema released in 2023 to satiate our love for all things gruesome

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Available from @yenpress, Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU Comic Anthology acts as a “What If” scenario, where fragments have a drastically different setting than what is used to in the series.

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Horrorstör, penned by Grady Hendrix and released in 2014, ingeniously melds the spine-chilling atmosphere of a haunted house with the peculiar world of retail.

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Stopmotion (2023) is an animated horror that transcends the boundaries of conventional storytelling. In this macabre masterpiece, the art of stop-motion animation converges with the horror genre to weave a tapestry of terror.

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As an accomplished master of horror, Adam Nevill's 2012 novel, Last Days, has garnered a cult following over the years and promises an unsettling and dizzying experience that will stick with readers long after they turn the last page.

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Creepshow’s return for Season 3 brings an amplified dose of gore, exhilarating fun, and spine-chilling monsters. Here at Grimoire of Horror, we have ranked our top three episodes of the season!

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As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Exorcist, The Exorcist: Untold (2023) takes you on a gripping exploration of the making of this groundbreaking film.

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