Ningen Kowai (2022)

Other name: にんげんこわい

Description:

"Ningen Kowai" boldly reimagines traditional Japanese rakugo, transforming its often-humorous narratives into a chilling omnibus film where human fear takes center stage. This compelling drama unearths the darker side of these classic tales, proving that the most terrifying monsters often reside within ourselves.

The film meticulously dramatizes four distinct rakugo plays: "Kokoro Tatsumis," "Tsuji Zou," "Konya Takao," and the two-part "Miyatogawa." Each segment masterfully explores various facets of human vulnerability and depravity, from deep-seated anxieties and moral dilemmas to acts of betrayal and obsession. Rather than supernatural horrors, "Ningen Kowai" delves into the psychological terror born from human nature, showcasing how greed, jealousy, and desperation can lead to truly unsettling outcomes. Audiences will experience a thought-provoking and genuinely scary journey through the complex, often disturbing depths of the human psyche. This film promises a gripping exploration of fears that are inherently, terrifyingly human.

Producer: WOWOW

Director: Yamada Yuri [山田由梨]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Omnibus