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J-Horror Rising Blu-ray Review

In the crowded market of genre film restoration, Arrow Films has once again solidified its place as a go-to distributor for collectors with its latest release, J-Horror Rising. This limited edition Blu-ray set is an impressive collection, offering a deep dive into the eerie, unsettling world of Japanese horror that captivated audiences at the turn of the millennium. Fans of the genre, from casual horror enthusiasts to ardent collectors, will find this release a treasure trove of remastered classics and rare extras. The set encompasses seven films that epitomize the hallmarks of "J-Horror": ghostly apparitions, psychic phenomena, folklore steeped in ancient evil, and an overarching dread of technology's encroachment on modern life. Titles like Shikoku, Isola: Multiple Personality Girl, and Noroi: The Curse sit at the core of this collection, each representing a facet of Japan's rich horror tradition. Whether it's the pastoral spookiness of Shikoku, where childhood