Howling Village
犬鳴村
After her brother goes missing, a young psychologist visits an infamous haunted and cursed location known as ‘Howling Village’ to investigate his disappearance and uncover her family’s dark history.
Why it matters
A slow-burning folk horror that knits family secrets with rural superstition in a moody, atmospheric package.
- Rooted in Japanese folk horror tradition, blending rural dread with supernatural mystery.
- Director Takashi Shimizu (Ju-On) applies his signature knack for unsettling atmospheres over overt scares.
- Perfect for fans of creeping tension and folklore-infused narratives rather than jump scares or gore.
- The film’s pacing demands patience but rewards with immersive world-building and a brooding, haunted vibe.
Director
20 horror films in catalog
In a Corner 1998
4444444444 1998
Ju-on: The Curse 2 2000
Ju-on: The Curse 2000
Tomie: Rebirth 2001
Ju-on: The Grudge 2002
Ju-on: The Grudge 2 2003
Marebito 2004
The Grudge 2004
Dark Tales of Japan 2004
Reincarnation 2005
The Grudge 2 2006
The Shock Labyrinth 2009
Rabbit Horror 2011
Flight 7500 2014
Howling Village 2020
Suicide Forest Village 2021
Ox-Head Village 2022
Sana 2023
Immersion 2023
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
100
Psychological
43
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
57
Survival
66
Occult
