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Noroi: The Curse

2005·Movie
1h 55min·NR
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–73%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudderNight Flight+

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Noroi: The Curse fingerprint

Relentless energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension10
  • Scare10
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos3
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Novelty8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing

  • Sound Centrality10
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

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About

Everything is real, everybody died.

A documentary filmmaker explores seemingly unrelated paranormal incidents connected by the legend of an ancient demon.
Found Footage HorrorSupernatural DreadCreeping TerrorUnsettling MysteryPsychological HorrorPervasive BleaknessImmersive Sound DesignGradual RevelationTruly Frightening

Crew

Directed by:
Koji Shiraishi, Isamu Nagaseki
Written by:
Koji Shiraishi, Koji Shiraishi, Naoyuki Yokota
Produced by:
Takashige Ichise, Takashige Ichise, Masashi Yamaguchi
Composed by:
Tsugenori Keida

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Noroi: The Curse

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Where can I stream Noroi: The Curse legally?

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudderNight Flight+FandorScreamboxMidnight Pulp

Noroi: The Curse is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Noroi: The Curse worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Noroi: The Curse rated?

NRDisturbing imageryViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.

How long is Noroi: The Curse?

1 h 55 min

Noroi: The Curse runs 1 h 55 min.

What language is Noroi: The Curse in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Noroi: The Curse?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Noroi: The Curse in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Noroi: The Curse use?

Eldritch AbominationForce FeedingScreaming WomanBanishing RitualCharacter TicsArc WordsGreater-Scope VillainFour Is DeathHumanoid AbominationTown with a Dark SecretSuicide PactFake-Out Fade-Outand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for Noroi: The Curse, including Eldritch Abomination, Force Feeding, Screaming Woman.