# Noroi: The Curse (2005)

> A missing paranormal journalist's documentary trail reveals an occult curse whose terrifying mythology infects every piece of evidence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12925

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
- Director: Koji Shiraishi
- Cast: Jin Muraki, Marika Matsumoto, Satoru Jitsunashi, Rio Kanno, Tomono Kuga, Shûta Kambayashi, Takashi Kakizawa, Yoshiki Tano
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0930083/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: eerie, foreboding, oppressive, late night horror viewing, halloween marathon

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