J-Horror Day at the Musée Guimet: Japanese horror cinema in the spotlight for Halloween 2024

The Musée Guimet celebrates Halloween in style with J-Horror Day, an immersion in Japanese horror cinema, in partnership with the Kinotayo Festival. Four cult films will be screened between 1pm and midnight, including Hideo Nakata's Dark Water and Ring, as well as Yoshimasa Ishibashi's brand-new Six Singing Women, presented for the first time in France. Visitors will also have the opportunity to take part in a cosplay competition, paying tribute to their favorite horror movie characters.

The day begins with Dark Water (2002), directed by Hideo Nakata, known for his terrifying atmosphere and chilling mise-en-scène. This supernatural thriller features a mother and daughter confronted with paranormal phenomena in a decrepit apartment building. With its mounting tension and dark aesthetic, this film continues the visual style that made Ring such a success.

At 3:30 p.m., spectators will discover the premiere of Six Singing Women (2023) by Yoshimasa Ishibashi. This unclassifiable film, which borrows from the codes of horror, tells the story of two men trapped in an isolated village, prey to six women as enigmatic as they are dangerous. Somewhere between a social critique and a horror film, Ishibashi creates an original work in which the supernatural is used as a metaphor to explore the relationship between man and nature.

The evening continues with Ne coupez pas! (2017) at 7:30pm, a horrific comedy by Shin'ichirô Ueda that hijacks the codes of zombie films. This independent film, shot on a modest budget, quickly won over audiences with its humor and creativity. Its 37-minute opening sequence makes it a singular work, acclaimed worldwide for its originality.

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Finally, at 10:30pm, thrill-seekers will be delighted to (re)discover Hideo Nakata's Ring (1998), one of the most emblematic films of the J-horror genre. Adapted from the novel by Koji Suzuki, this supernatural thriller features a journalist confronted with a mysterious videotape capable of killing its viewers in seven days. The film not only left its mark on Japanese horror cinema, but also had a huge international impact, giving rise to numerous adaptations.

The event is aimed at fans of Japanese horror cinema, as well as horror films and psychological thrillers. With a varied program mixing classics and new releases, J-Horror Day offers a unique experience for those who appreciate oppressive atmospheres and supernatural stories. For fans of films such as Ju-on or Audition, this event will be an opportunity to plunge into a universe where anguish mingles with psychological reflection.

The partnership between the Musée Guimet and the Kinotayo Festival is also noteworthy, offering a prestigious and immersive setting for discovering works that question contemporary fears while exploring the roots of Japanese folklore. What's more, the inclusion of a cosplay competition adds a playful dimension, making this a festive and participative day.

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