Japanese Ghost Movie

Updated May 1, 2024

Have you heard all of these Japanese Ghost Movie? We think you'll find some new films. Here are 17 of the top ones.

Perfect Blue (1997)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Satoshi Kon, starring Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shinpachi Tsuji, Masaaki Ôkura
Rated R

Perfect Blue is a psychological horror film directed by Satoshi Kon. The film follows Mima Kirigoe, a young actress who decides to leave her successful idol group to pursue an acting career. As she begins to take on darker and more challenging roles, Mima's life spirals out of control as she begins to experience paranoia, hallucinations, and a stalker who may or may not be real. With her world crumbling around her, Mima must confront her inner demons in order to save herself from a breakdown.

Battle Royale (2000)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Kinji Fukasaku, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Tarô Yamamoto, Chiaki Kuriyama
Rated Not Rated

Battle Royale is an iconic 2000 Japanese film directed by Kinji Fukasaku. Set in a dystopian future, the film follows a group of junior high school students who are taken to an isolated island and forced to participate in a deadly game in which they must fight to the death until only one remains alive. The students are each given a bag of supplies, a weapon and a tracking device. They are then supernaturally compelled to fight each other until one individual is victorious. The film follows the struggles of the students, many of whom must come to terms with killing another person, as they attempt to survive the game. The film is noted for its exploration of themes such as violence, the effects of government control, and the value of life.

Godzilla (1954)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Ishirô Honda, starring Takashi Shimura, Akihiko Hirata, Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi
Rated Not Rated

Godzilla is a 1954 Japanese science fiction film directed by Ishirô Honda and released by Toho. It is the first film in the Godzilla franchise and the first of the "Shōwa era" of films. The film stars Takashi Shimura, Akira Takarada, Momoko Kochi, and Akihiko Hirata. The story follows a giant prehistoric sea creature, referred to as Godzilla, that is unleashed from an ancient underwater city by a nuclear explosion. Godzilla wreaks havoc on Tokyo, destroying everything in its path, and causing untold casualties. An expedition team is assembled to find the creature and stop its rampage before it destroys the entire city. Through a series of battles, the team eventually succeeds in defeating Godzilla. The film was a major financial and critical success, spawning a long-running franchise of sequels and spin-offs. The film also became a major cultural phenomenon, with numerous references in pop culture and the creation of the kaiju (giant monster) genre. The film has been widely praised for its special effects, which are considered groundbreaking and ahead of their time. The film has been widely considered a classic of Japanese cinema and is widely regarded as one of the greatest monster movies of all time.