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[Episode] Japanese Urban Legend Films (Patreon)

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2025-06-29 14:10:02

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You voted for it! You got it! After watching quite a few urban horror films from Japan, I ended up picking four films, not because they are the best ones, but because they have the most interesting reflection on Japanese societal fear and anxiety. Hopefully you find the topic interesting and my explanation satisfactory!

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Japanese Urban Legend Films | Video Essay

Start your free trial at http://squarespace.com/accentedcinema and use code ACCENTEDCINEMA to get 10% off your first purchase. Accented Cinema - Episode 153 Let's take a look at Four J-horror films based on famous urban legends, and examine the social context behind these films. Some of these stories are dark. Some of them are dumb. And one of them is so silly, I have to love it. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AccentedCinema Follow us on Socials: https://bsky.app/profile/accentedcinema.bsky.social https://masto.ai/@accentedcinema