Noroi: The Curse

Friday, April 10 - Saturday, April 11, 2026

A mixed media odyssey from prolific filmmaker Koji Shiraishi, NOROI: THE CURSE examines the strange case of Masafumi Kobayashi—a paranormal researcher who disappeared while making a documentary about “ectoplasmic worms.” This is a twisting, turning Analog Horror project that alchemizes urban legends, supernatural hauntings, and true crime shocks into found footage artistry. NOROI is best watched on the big screen—where there’s no escape.

Screening as part of Late Night Favorites: Spring 2026

 

• Country Japan
• Language Japanese with English subtitles
• Year 2005
• Running Time 115 minutes
• Format DCP
• Distributor AGFA
• Director Koji Shiraishi
• Cast Jin Muraki, Rio Kanno, Tomono Kuga

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