Asian Horror: The Factors Driving Thai And Japanese Horror Film Industry: An Analysis Towards Ringu (1998) And Shutter (2004) by Wong , Siew Peng, Azizul Rahman , Mahfudz

“…However, Asian countries possess their own unique set of traditions and superstition, urban legends, as well as religious beliefs that are fundamental elements of their national identities such as Buddhism in Thailand & Shintoism in Japan. Teo (2013) credits the global interest in Thai films to the filmmakers‟ ability to present horror as a combination of natural and supernatural force. …”
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