How J-Horror brought ghost stories back from the dead 0 ▲ Precast Reinforced Concrete Heart 239 days ago · Film & TV · hide A run of Japanese films released around the millennium, and bracketed together as ‘J-Horror’, gave new life to the ghost story. In 2026, they’re still exciting. They’re particularly effective because they bring the ghost story up to date with post-war urban settings and a focus on modern technology. They also play with our expectations of […] Commenting on Bubbles has been removed. Why? If you want to talk about this post, write to the author, use the comments on their blog if it has them, or reply with a "RE:" post on your own blog. Suggestions? feedback@bubbles.town