10 Horror Anime To Keep You Up At Night
3. Perfect Blue
A movie about a pop idol turned actress going insane may not sound like much of a terrifying viewing experience, but legendary director Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue is not a thriller for the faint of heart.
When Mima Kirigoe gives up music in order to pursue an acting career, more than a few of her fans are a little upset, yet a creepy stalker and an assassination attempt end up being the last of Mima’s concerns, as she begins to slowly, but surely lose her grip on reality.
The publishing of a fake personal diary on the net, as well as the dark evolution of her character in the TV series she’s starring in only add to her increasing doubts regarding her own identity. Also, people start to die around her and she might just be the killer.
What makes Perfect Blue particularly disturbing is the blurring of reality and fantasy, as well as its use of shock value to discomfort viewers. By the end of it, you’ll definitely have trouble looking in the mirror.