Hitokowa

A straight-to-video Japanese horror anthology by prolific director Kazuto Kodama.

A collection of 5-10 minute long tales that keep things simple and creepy, without relying on gore or jumpscares for effect. Refreshingly, it also manages to avoid overused J-horror genre tropes like the long-haired ghost. Capably directed by Kodama, most of these tales are unsettling, if a bit undercooked. For some of them, the short length is perfect, for they need no additional storytelling to be effective. Others might use a bit more context. But given the film's short runtime (59 minutes), it's understandable that they might be a bit lacking in that department.

Recommended if you like J-horror anthologies.