Hideo Nakata

Japanese director of horror films

Hideo Nakata - Japanese director of horror films
Born

July 19th, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

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A prominent figure in Japanese cinema, contributions include direction for influential horror films. Directed 'Ringu', which popularized the J-horror genre globally. Also produced and directed other significant works in the horror and thriller genres. Continued to work in both Japanese and international film projects, expanding influence across borders.

Directed 'Ringu' in 1998

Directed 'Dark Water' in 2002

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