Japanese horror movies have a way of creeping under the skin and sticking with the audience long after the credits roll.

K.R. "J-horror" became an international buzzword in the early-2000s, but Japanese directors have been making horror movies for as long ... the 2002 U.S. remake, The Ring, you know the story).

This was the era of movies like Ring and Ju-on: The Grudge, which have since become iconic. The best Japanese horror movies appeal to international audiences while retaining their distinctive vibe.

SHIMOKITAYAMA, Nara -- People can take chilling photos with Sadako, the ghost character from "The Ring" horror movie series, at various spots in this western Japan village using a free smartphone app.

In “The Ring,” any unlucky soul who watches this bizarre videotape receives a menacing phone call as soon ... string of American remakes of Japanese horror movies, a trend that is among ...