The other two reviews are WRONG, because they are referring to the show as opposed to the actual MOVIE, which this IMDb site is dedicated to.
The movie, is a jewel of a film and very enjoyable to say the least. It's no JU-ON or Ringu but it's still fun to watch, as a guilty pleasure, not only because of the foray into Japanese culture, but also because it mixes horror with some comedy and suspense as well.
For people that enjoyed this I would also recommend you watching the show which is available on ama zon in it's entirety in a single collection. I would also recommend "Scary True Stories: Ten Haunting Tales from the Japanese Underground" and "Dark Tales of Japan"
So the first tale, The Nightwatchmen, is not only interesting but it also starts off by adding some comedy into the mix which was a great addition to the movie. Probably the best or second best story, along with "The Promise"
The second story, Wisps of Smoke, was alright, nothing very memorable. It seems like an analogy for how people die suddenly from smoking cigarettes ?
"Gloves" was interesting and creepy, one of the better stories, I would say 3rd best after "The Nightwatchmen" and "The Promise" Unlike many of these stories, in the end, it actually makes sense and there's nice music in the background at the last moments.
"The weight" seemed like pure filler and it also seemed incomplete actually. The ghost was not horrifying at all and it didn't make ANY sense. Probably the worse story.
"Full length mirror" was well done but a little short and leaves much to be desired. No real back story about mirror. For fans of THE GRUDGE. This was directed by the same guy that directed "The Grudge: White Ghost" and it includes the same old lady ghost with the basketball, except in this case she's holding the basketball because she's in a high school gym and she doesn't croak like in "The Grudge" Probably the 4th best ?
"Line of Sight" was well done and it includes the same nurse from the end of "The Nightwatchmen" when the Chief was being surrounded. Maybe a tie for 3rd or 4th best ?
"The Promise" Now this one, I thoroughly enjoyed. The creepy lady in the end was classic. It could be a movie franchise but like many of these stories it leaves something to be desired, with no explanation of why the ghost is there... 1st or 2nd best tied with "The Nightwatchmen"
"Hisao" A bitter sweet, sad story about a bullied boy who was killed, whose mother speaks to his ghost. It worked in some ways, but also felt like filler, no suspense really no climax...
Overall yea it was a descent movie. I would recommend it to any horror fan but especially to fans of J horror. Check it out and enjoy.
