Feature2005·115m·6.9

Noroi: The Curse

Everything is real, everybody died.

HorrorMysteryThriller

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

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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

Yoko Chosokabe

Kimiko Yano

Hisashi Miyajima

Self

Mana Okada

Midori Kimino

Miyoko Hanai

Keiko Kobayashi

Eguchi Tomomi

Self

Makoto Inamori

Kôichi Hirotsu

Hiroshi Aramata

Guest on TV Program

Dankan

Guest on TV Program

Gôkyû

Guests of TV Program

Ai Iijima

Guest on TV Program

Kei Matsubara

TV Program Host

Ryûnosuke Iriyama

Psychic Boy

Details

Status
Released
Original language
Japanese
Languages
Japanese
Budget
$2.0M
Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Xanadeux Company

Crew

Director

Koji Shiraishi

Writers

Koji Shiraishi, Naoyuki Yokota, Koji Shiraishi

Norifumi Ataka

Production Design

Nobuyuki Takahashi

Editor

Shozo Morishita

Director of Photography

Gallery

Reviews

Alunauwie

6/26/2026

7.0

*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