We told you last year that a feature film adaptation of the popular manga series Ghost Hunt was in the works, and today comes word that two new actresses have joined the hunt. Read on!
Bloody Disgusting reports that 24-year-old French model Theo Gauchet and Sanae Tsukamoto (Death Tube) have signed on for roles in the film, which is set for a summer 2014 release in Japan.
They join the previously announced Akiko Maya Egami (aka Maya Fukuzawa) as the Mai Taniyama character, Mizuki Yamamoto as Masako Hara, and Yosuke Kawamura as Houshou Takigawa.
Following the ghost hunting exploits of a group of psychics and spiritualists throughout Japan, the story has previously been remade into a radio and anime series as well. Director Yoshitaka Yamaguchi was formerly assistant director to Miike Takashi on films such as Yatterman and God’s Puzzle. Yamaguchi’s directing credits include the film Arcana and TV series "Neko Zamurai.
Bloody Disgusting reports that 24-year-old French model Theo Gauchet and Sanae Tsukamoto (Death Tube) have signed on for roles in the film, which is set for a summer 2014 release in Japan.
They join the previously announced Akiko Maya Egami (aka Maya Fukuzawa) as the Mai Taniyama character, Mizuki Yamamoto as Masako Hara, and Yosuke Kawamura as Houshou Takigawa.
Following the ghost hunting exploits of a group of psychics and spiritualists throughout Japan, the story has previously been remade into a radio and anime series as well. Director Yoshitaka Yamaguchi was formerly assistant director to Miike Takashi on films such as Yatterman and God’s Puzzle. Yamaguchi’s directing credits include the film Arcana and TV series "Neko Zamurai.
- 1/23/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
The Japanese are seriously obsessed with the supernatural. They're also obsessed with used panties, but that's another story altogether. In any event, another live action adaptation of a popular manga is on its way.
According to Screen Daily, Twins Japan and Kadokawa Shoten have announced that a live action version of Ghost Hunt based on the popular novel and manga series is set to go into production next month.
Following the ghost hunting exploits of a group of psychics and spiritualists throughout Japan, the story has previously been remade into a radio and anime series as well. Director Yoshitaka Yamaguchi was formerly assistant director to Miike Takashi on films such as Yatterman and God’s Puzzle. Yamaguchi’s directing credits include the film Arcana and TV series "Neko Zamurai."
The Ghost Hunt film screenplay is written by Atsuyuki Shimoda and Shotaro Oikawa, based on the original novel by Kuyumi Oni...
According to Screen Daily, Twins Japan and Kadokawa Shoten have announced that a live action version of Ghost Hunt based on the popular novel and manga series is set to go into production next month.
Following the ghost hunting exploits of a group of psychics and spiritualists throughout Japan, the story has previously been remade into a radio and anime series as well. Director Yoshitaka Yamaguchi was formerly assistant director to Miike Takashi on films such as Yatterman and God’s Puzzle. Yamaguchi’s directing credits include the film Arcana and TV series "Neko Zamurai."
The Ghost Hunt film screenplay is written by Atsuyuki Shimoda and Shotaro Oikawa, based on the original novel by Kuyumi Oni...
- 11/5/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Exclusive: Twins Japan and Kadokawa Shoten have announced the live action version of Ghost Hunt, based on the popular novel and manga series is set to go into production next month.
Following the ghost-hunting exploits of a group of psychics and spiritualists throughout Japan, the story has previously been remade into a radio and anime series as well.
Director Yoshitaka Yamaguchi was formerly assistant director to Miike Takashi on films such as Yatterman and God’s Puzzle. Yamaguchi’s directing credits include the film Arcana and TV series Neko Zamurai.
The Ghost Hunt film screenplay is written by Atsuyuki Shimoda and Shotaro Oikawa, based on the original novel by Kuyumi Oni and the manga [pictured] by Shiho Inada.
Shimoda, whose credits include Sadako 3D and Doppelganger, is also producing. Shinichiro Inoue is attached as executive producer and Adrian Chaw is co-executive producer
The producers have confirmed Akiko Maya Egami (aka Maya Fukuzawa) to feature as the Mai Taniyama...
Following the ghost-hunting exploits of a group of psychics and spiritualists throughout Japan, the story has previously been remade into a radio and anime series as well.
Director Yoshitaka Yamaguchi was formerly assistant director to Miike Takashi on films such as Yatterman and God’s Puzzle. Yamaguchi’s directing credits include the film Arcana and TV series Neko Zamurai.
The Ghost Hunt film screenplay is written by Atsuyuki Shimoda and Shotaro Oikawa, based on the original novel by Kuyumi Oni and the manga [pictured] by Shiho Inada.
Shimoda, whose credits include Sadako 3D and Doppelganger, is also producing. Shinichiro Inoue is attached as executive producer and Adrian Chaw is co-executive producer
The producers have confirmed Akiko Maya Egami (aka Maya Fukuzawa) to feature as the Mai Taniyama...
- 11/5/2013
- by hjnoh2007@gmail.com (Jean Noh)
- ScreenDaily
Shock broke the news in March regarding the latest film to come from Takashi (The Grudge) Shimizu, Scared of the Dark.
At the time, we learned David Gallagher (Super 8), Morgane Slemp (pictured) and Jake Webber were set to star in the supernatural thriller which finds Shimizu reteaming with his Grudge scribe Stephen Susco. Today, we have learned Chloe Auger, Yuya Ozeki ("Toshio" from Ju-On/The Grudge) and Teruyuki Kagawa (Tormented) have joined the cast.
The producers - Takashige Ichise and Maya Fukuzawa, Robery G. Tapert and Kazue Udagawa - are circling Alison Lohman (Drag Me to Hell) and Marielle Jaffe (Scream 4) for roles in the film as well.
Read more...
At the time, we learned David Gallagher (Super 8), Morgane Slemp (pictured) and Jake Webber were set to star in the supernatural thriller which finds Shimizu reteaming with his Grudge scribe Stephen Susco. Today, we have learned Chloe Auger, Yuya Ozeki ("Toshio" from Ju-On/The Grudge) and Teruyuki Kagawa (Tormented) have joined the cast.
The producers - Takashige Ichise and Maya Fukuzawa, Robery G. Tapert and Kazue Udagawa - are circling Alison Lohman (Drag Me to Hell) and Marielle Jaffe (Scream 4) for roles in the film as well.
Read more...
- 5/3/2012
- shocktillyoudrop.com
ShockTillYouDrop.com reports that Chloe Auger, Yuya Ozeki ("Toshio" from Ju-On / The Grudge ) and Teruyuki Kagawa ( Tormented ) have joined the cast of Takashi ( The Grudge ) Shimizu's supernatural thriller Scared of the Dark . The previously-announced cast included David Gallagher ( Super 8 ), Morgane Slemp (pictured) and Jake Webber. The site adds that producers Takashige Ichise, Maya Fukuzawa, Robery G. Tapert and Kazue Udagawa are talking to Alison Lohman ( Drag Me to Hell ) and Marielle Jaffe ( Scream 4 ) for roles in the film as well. Shimizu's new film, 7500 , should arrive in theaters on August 31.
- 5/2/2012
- Comingsoon.net
David Gallagher ("7th Heaven," "Super 8") and Morgane Slemp ("Friday Night Lights") have signed on to star in the thriller "Scared of the Dark" for Ghost House Pictures says Styd.
Plot details are being kept under wraps. Jake Webber ("U-571," "Medium") is in talks to star as well.
Takashi Shimizu ("Ju-On: The Grudge") will direct from a script he co-wrote with Stephen Susco. Takashige Ichise, Maya Fukuzawa, Robert G. Tapert and Kazue Udagawa will produce.
Plot details are being kept under wraps. Jake Webber ("U-571," "Medium") is in talks to star as well.
Takashi Shimizu ("Ju-On: The Grudge") will direct from a script he co-wrote with Stephen Susco. Takashige Ichise, Maya Fukuzawa, Robert G. Tapert and Kazue Udagawa will produce.
- 3/17/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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