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The J-Horror Virus

20231h 35mMovieHorrorDocumentary

How did a single ‘Big in Japan’ videotape change the course of global horror history? Find out in this insightful documentary charting the origins, evolution and diffusion across the world of a distinctive brand of Japanese supernatural…

DirectorsSarah Appleton·Jasper Sharp
ProducersSarah Appleton·Jasper Sharp

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Cast · Directed by Sarah Appleton

KKKiyoshi Kurosawa
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
TMTom Mes
Tom Mes
LN
Lindsay Nelson
MAMari Asato
Mari Asato
MOMasayuki Ochiai
Masayuki Ochiai
TSTakashi Shimizu
Takashi Shimizu
NTNorio Tsuruta
Norio Tsuruta
RIRie Ino'o
Rie Ino'o
STShinya Tsukamoto
Shinya Tsukamoto
GIGeorge Iida
George Iida
HTHiroshi Takahashi
Hiroshi Takahashi
TI
Teruyoshi Ishii

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The J-Horror Virus — streaming FAQ

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The J-Horror Virus is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus and AMC+ in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The J-Horror Virus on Netflix?

No, The J-Horror Virus is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC Plus.

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No, The J-Horror Virus isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo and AMC Plus instead.

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