MYSTERY IN TECHNO-HORROR. ON THE EXAMPLE OF KAIRO (2001) BY KIYOSHI KUROSAWA

Abstract

In my paper I focused on the concept of horror cinema, and on how Japanese horror films functions in reception by a modern viewer. I also try to analyse interrelations between American and Japanese horror movies. I refer to the Kairo as the evidence of a trend towards J-horror, not appropriate for every viewer. What I am interested in is differences between viewers who watch American and J-horror and how they are using new technology because nowadays, new technology is important part of horror movies (especially J-horror).

Keywords

• j-horror
• kairo
• kiyoshi kurosawa