Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Kwaidan List
- Onibaba - Similar themes of folklore and horror in a historical Japanese setting.
- Ringu - A haunting and atmospheric story deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
- Spirited Away - An exploration of spirits and folklore, richly animated in a surreal manner.
- Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits - An anime series involving spirits and traditional Japanese settings.
- The Ring - A modern adaptation that taps into ancient folklore and the concept of curses.
- A Tale of Two Sisters - A blend of supernatural elements and psychological horror.
- The Grudge - Features themes of curses and supernatural occurrences within a modern context.
- Tales from the Darkside - Anthology series that includes eerie and uncanny short stories.
- Ghost Stories - Tells chilling tales directly influenced by folklore and traditional ghost stories.
- Dark Waters - Atmospheric and artistic similar to horror-themed folklore narratives.
- Hell Girl - Anime series that confronts moral dilemmas alongside supernatural elements.
- A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night - Combines horror and a unique cultural narrative, exploring loneliness and revenge.
- Noroi: The Curse - Found footage horror incorporating Japanese folklore and spirits.
- Thirst - Explores themes of the supernatural and psychological horror.
- Midsommar - An unsettling tale that unfolds through rituals and folklore, like Kwaidan.
- Shutter - Features themes of haunting and supernatural revenge, influenced by culture.
- The Witch - Explores folklore and themes of horror through a historical lens.
- The Haunting of Hill House - Psychological horror anchored in a rich narrative like Kwaidan.
- Tumbbad - A deep-seated folklore horror that integrates Indian mythology.
- Tales of the Unexpected - An anthology series that features dark and twisted tales similar to Kwaidan.
- The Others - Focuses on atmospheric horror with supernatural elements and tormented souls.
- Under the Shadow - A haunting story intertwined with cultural and historical context.
- The Babadook - Explores themes of grief and anxiety through supernatural storytelling.
- The Curse of La Llorona - Features folklore horror rooted in cultural myth, like Kwaidan.
- The Phantom Carriage - A silent film that incorporates dark themes and supernatural folklore.
- The Devil's Backbone - An atmospheric tale combining horror with historical elements.
- The Wailing - Incorporates traditional beliefs and supernatural horror similar to Kwaidan.
- Candyman - Explores lore and curses within urban legend contexts.
- The Sixth Sense - Features spiritual themes and intertwines with cultural narratives.
- Kwaidan (1964) - The source material for this list; a classic anthology of Japanese ghost stories.
- The Night House - Engages with supernaturally-driven psychological horror.
- A Cure for Wellness - A visually rich narrative that blends unsettling themes with folklore-like elements.
- The Taking of Deborah Logan - A horror film that includes elements of psychological tension and folklore.
- Pan's Labyrinth - Uses historical context alongside fairytale-like horror elements.
- The Host - Engagement with horror themes and folklore in a modern Korean context.
- Dark Water - Displays similar haunting and psychological themes found in Kwaidan.
- Banshee Chapter - Merges the supernatural with psychological horror tales.
- Time of the Wolf - Depicts human despair in a surreal environment, echoing existential themes.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1964 | Japan | Drama | 22373 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 2 |
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2001 | Japan | Adventure | 864704 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 3 |
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2002 | United States of America | Horror | 378975 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 4 |
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2003 | South Korea | Drama | 69066 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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2004 | United States of America | Horror | 151807 | 5.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1984 | United States of America | Comedy | 7043 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 7 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Drama | 37331 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 107316 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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2005 | Japan | Animation | 2008 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 10 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 39017 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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2005 | Japan | Horror | 15779 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 12 |
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2009 | South Korea | Drama | 51839 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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2019 | Sweden | Drama | 416616 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 14 |
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2004 | Thailand | Horror | 49837 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 15 |
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2016 | Brazil | Drama | 307673 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 295936 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 17 |
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2018 | India | Drama | 60687 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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1979 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 2548 | 7.6 | Serie | Ended | |
| 19 |
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2001 | France | Horror | 397398 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 20 |
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2016 | Jordan | Drama | 30458 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2014 | Australia | Drama | 250858 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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2019 | United States of America | Horror | 58568 | 5.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
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1921 | Sweden | Drama | 14378 | 8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 24 |
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2001 | Mexico | Drama | 71508 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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2016 | South Korea | Drama | 84565 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 26 |
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1992 | United States of America | Horror | 101191 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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1999 | United States of America | Drama | 1064000 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 28 |
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2021 | United Kingdom | Horror | 68783 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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2017 | Germany | Drama | 111264 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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2014 | United States of America | Horror | 41658 | 6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 31 |
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2006 | Mexico | Fantasy | 708164 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 32 |
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2006 | Japan | Horror | 134140 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 33 |
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2005 | United States of America | Horror | 65773 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 34 |
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2013 | United States of America | Horror | 11033 | 5.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 35 |
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2003 | Austria | Drama | 11624 | 6.4 | Movie | Released |