J-Horror The Definitive Guide to the Ring, the Grudge and Beyond

Navigating the numerous versions released in the U.S. and Japan of "The Ring, The Grudge, Tomie "and other films and sorting out the finest output of legends like Takashi Miike is an intimidating task. "J-Horror" breaks down each and every franchise, from the narrative to the talent behind the screen and other trivia, for a greater understanding and appreciation of the genre. Learn about the influence Japanese folklore and ghost stories had on J-Horror, and the influence of J-Horror on American cinema. Just don't forget your copy on the way to the video store!Kalat, David is the author of 'J-Horror The Definitive Guide to the Ring, the Grudge and Beyond', published 2007 under ISBN 9781932234084 and ISBN 193223408X.