Siren the Ghost Story

1993Movie1 h 25 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A terrifying, tense thriller movie about the mind and mystery.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you scare easily · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Minayo plays the legendary "Siren," a ghost who lives forever by sucking men's life force. She skillfully seduces men using her body as bait, and those who fall prey to her turn into mummified corpses.

Feels like

  • Japanese Horror
  • Ghost Story
  • Supernatural
  • Erotic Horror
  • Vengeful Spirit
  • Seduction
  • Mummification
  • Psychological
  • Mystery
  • Disturbing

Cast

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Directed by
Ryuichi Takano
Written by
Miichi Sanoba

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Facts

September 24, 1993 · 1 h 25 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 24, 1993
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Horror
Original language
Japanese

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Siren the Ghost Story worth watching?"

Questions about Siren the Ghost Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Siren the Ghost Story worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60.

Will Siren the Ghost Story scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Siren the Ghost Story?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Siren the Ghost Story in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.