Tales of the Unusual (2000)

Other name: 世にも奇妙な物語 - 映画の特別編, よにもきみょうなものがたり えいがのとくべつへん, Yo Nimo Kimyo Na Monogatari - Eiga No Tokubetsuhen

Description:

Tales of the Unusual is a gripping four-part anthology film in the eerie spirit of The Twilight Zone. The narrative begins at a rainy train station, where a group of stranded commuters passes the time by listening to strange stories told by one of their own. The first tale follows a group stranded in the mountains, tormented by guilt over an accidental death they caused. Next, an emotionally broken chessmaster is forced into playing a real-life game for an eccentric millionaire. The third segment features a wandering medieval samurai who discovers a modern-day cell phone on the ground, answering curious questions about the past from someone on the other end. Finally, a young couple tries a computer simulation of their future as husband and wife. Combining suspense, mystery, and fantasy, this captivating film explores the bizarre and extraordinary depths of human nature, making it a must-watch for fans of psychological thrillers.

Director: Hoshi Mamoru [星護] and Ogura Hisao [小椋久雄]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2000

Genre:Comedy; Fantasy; Horror; Romance; Suspense; Time Travel