Abstract
The thematic signatures of J Horror, which might be considered specific to a Japanese context, are often combined with the depiction of Tokyo as a culturally indistinct space, thus presenting a paradoxical treatment of the subject. In addition, Japanese horror has been appropriated outside Japan in the form of Hollywood remakes. Although it represents an American ‘takeover’ of Japanese film content, the appropriation of J Horror contributes to the genre’s global visibility. Therefore, despite the cultural ambiguity of many horror films and the recontextualization of them through Hollywood remakes, J Horror not only maintains its distinctiveness as a Japanese brand, it also bolsters the international profile of Japanese popular culture.
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