‘Howling Village’ Director Takashi Shimizu Says Japan’s Old, Unused Tunnels Inspired the Film (Exclusive)
If you’ve been a horror fan for any length of time, you’ve probably come across Takashi Shimizu’s work. He’s the creator of the Ju-On franchise, and even came to America to direct its adaptation, The Grudge. Shimizu-san is back in the director’s chair for Howling Village, an unexpectedly graphic but predictably awesome flick.
Howling Village features some of the best scenes I’ve seen in a while, and in our talk, he shares how the old, unused tunnels in Japan influenced the film’s ominous atmosphere. Some of it gets lost in translation, but I made like Bill Murray and made the most of it.
Watch our exclusive interview below:
What a legend Takashi Shimizu is. I remember fondly being scared half to death by The Grudge. Going back and watching his complete filmography, you get a deep appreciation for how much he loves his country’s folklore.
If you haven’t seen Howling Village, let me share the trailer and synopsis with you so you get a better idea:
After her brother goes missing, a young psychologist visits an infamous haunted and cursed location known as ‘Howling Village’ to investigate his disappearance and uncover her family’s dark history.
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