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4. Noroi: The Curse

Years before found footage became the rage in Hollywood, Japanese filmmaker Kōji Shiraishi delivered this terrifically unsettling effort back in 2005.

Noroi: The Curse is a mockumentary which tracks the disappearance of filmmaker Masafumi Kobayashi (Jin Muraki) while shooting his new documentary film The Curse.

The bulk of the film unfolds in shockingly authentic faux-doc style, with interviews and cutaway segments which feel 100% realistic thanks to the production values and strong ensemble cast.

If the near-two-hour runtime might seem intimidating for found footage, Noroi earns its length through its fascinating slow-burn, drip-feeding increasingly disturbing information and scares ahead of a simply unforgettable climax.

Its more methodical unease ensures it remains a card-carrying cult classic, and if you're prepared to turn your phone off and settle into this grim world for 115 minutes, plentiful scares are awaiting.