It’s no question that some of the scariest cinematic masterpieces were made right here in Asia. So if you’re a glutton for ghosts and gore, be sure to check out these Asian horror movies this Halloween
Halloween season is on. With Hong Kong slowly easing up, you can now enjoy Halloween parties. But for some, watching some horror flicks might just be the best way to make your even creepier. Here in Asia, we have some of the scariest movies some even spinning Hollywood remakes.
To accompany you this Halloween, we’re listing the scariest Asian horror films to watch. Prepare the popcorn, put in the Halloween decorations and maybe even blankets––just for something to hide behind when things get too scary.
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1. Ringu (Ring), Japan
The original, Japanese version of Ringu—or Ring—is sheer, raw horror and if you were a child of the early 2000s, it probably continues to haunt you until this day.
Adapted from a novel based on a Japanese legend known as Banchō Sarayashiki, The Ring is the story of a cursed videotape that kills anyone who watches it exactly one week after viewing. The film follows reporter Reiko Asakawa as she investigates these terrifying and mysterious deaths while trying to save her loved ones from their fatal curse.
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