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391: Japanese Horror: Handsome Bad Man

Myths and Legends

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The Dark Reflection of Samurai Culture in Japanese Horror

This chapter explores a Japanese horror story that influenced films like The Ring, highlighting the violent and selfish nature of samurai culture amidst social change. It also examines gender roles and the impact of modernization on samurai ideals during the 1800s.

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