Rotten Tomatoes is a popular website that aggregates movie reviews from critics and calculates a "Tomatometer" score based on the percentage of positive reviews. However, one film that seems to have slipped through the cracks is "Noroi: The Curse," a Japanese found footage horror film directed by Kôji Shiraishi. Released in 2005, "Noroi: The Curse" tells the story of a documentary filmmaker investigating a series of strange occurrences and mysterious deaths. The film gained a cult following for its unique blend of found footage and traditional narrative elements, as well as its eerie and atmospheric storytelling. Despite its positive reception from audiences and critical acclaim in Japan, "Noroi: The Curse" has strangely never received an official Tomatometer score on the Rotten Tomatoes website. This omission has left fans of the film wondering why such a notable and well-regarded horror movie has been overlooked by the popular review aggregator.
The methodical storytelling that ignores traditional atmosphere and scare-crafting combined with the lo-fi VHS quality is the wedge that divides those that love the movie and those that don’t. Admittedly, I fell into the latter upon the first watch. Nearly two hours is far too long for many horror movies, and the first hour does tend to crawl. The ultimate payoff may not feel worth it and certainly didn’t for me at first. But a second watch on Shudder deepened my appreciation for the film, which allowed for better absorption of the nuances and details. Details are crucial to unlocking this film, but patience is just as vital. Of all the found footage/faux documentary-style horror movies out there, Noroi sets itself apart from the pack with its unconventional approach.
After disappearing for three days, Angela Lidya Jewett and Katherine Olivia O Neill are found in a nearby barn with no memory of where they ve been or what they ve seen. The nurse observes Angela s behavior in the hospital and connects her actions to passages in a book she read in college Chris s account of Regan s possession.
This omission has left fans of the film wondering why such a notable and well-regarded horror movie has been overlooked by the popular review aggregator. One possible explanation could be the limited exposure of "Noroi: The Curse" to mainstream Western audiences. While the film has gained a dedicated following among fans of Japanese horror and found footage films, its distribution and accessibility outside of Japan may have hindered its recognition on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Top Foreign Horror Films From Around The World
The following is a collection of the best horror films from various countries around the world. The popularity score is based on the total number of votes on Rotten Tomatoes and Imdb while the quality score is based on a composite of Rotten Tomatoes, Imdb, Metacritic, and Letterboxd ratings.
Overall Top 20
Let the Right One In (2008) (Sweden) | Popularity: 10 (Very High) | Quality: 10 (Very High)
[REC] (2007) (Spain) | Popularity: 10 (Very High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
The Orphanage (2007) (Spain) | Popularity: 9 (Very High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
The Babadook (2014) (Australia) | Popularity: 9 (Very High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
The Skin I Live In (2011) (Spain) | Popularity: 9 (Very High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Ringu (1998) (Japan) | Popularity: 8 (High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Diabolique (1955) (France) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 10 (Very High)
What We Do in the Shadows (2014) (New Zealand) | Popularity: 8 (High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Train To Busan (2016) (South Korea) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Suspiria (1977) (Italy) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Audition (1999) (Japan) | Popularity: 8 (High) | Quality: 8 (High)
The Devil’s Backbone (2001) (Spain) | Popularity : 7 (High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Godzilla: Resurgence (2016) (Japan) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 8 (High)
The Host (2006) (South Korea) | Popularity: 8 (High) | Quality: 7 (High)
A Tale of Two Sisters (2003) (South Korea) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 8 (High)
Raw (2016) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 8 (High)
A Girl Walks Home At Night (2014) (Iran) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
The Loved Ones (2009) (Australia) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Antichrist (2009) (Denmark) | Popularity: 8 (High) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Eyes Without a Face (1960) (France) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 10 (Very High)
Australia
The Babadook (2014) | Popularity: 9 (Very High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Wolf Creek (2005) | Popularity: 8 (High) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
The Loved Ones (2009) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Rogue (2007) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 8 (High)
Lake Mungo (2008) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
The Reef (2010) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Long Weekend (1978) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Backtrack (2015) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 4 (Low)
Austria
Funny Games (1997) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 7 (High)
Goodnight Mommy (2014) | Popularity: 6 (Medium) | Quality: 8 (High)
Taxidermia (2006) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 8 (High)
Angst (1983) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Blood Glacier (2003) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Dead in 3 Days (2006) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Belgium
Borgman (2013) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Amer (2009) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Calvaire (2004) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Cub (2014) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Brazil
At Midnight I’ll Take Your Soul (1964) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
This Night I Will Possess Your Corpse (1967) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Embodiment of Evil (2008) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Isolados (2014) | Popularity: 1 (Very Low) | Quality: 4 (Low)
China
The Eye (2002) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 7 (High)
Dumplings (2004) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Rigor Mortis (2013) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Men Behind The Sun (1988) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Vampire Effect (2003) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Cuba
Juan of the Dead (2011) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Denmark
Antichrist (2009) | Popularity: 8 (High) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Nightwatch (1994) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Epidemic (1987) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Shelley (2016) | Popularity: 2 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
When Animals Dream (2014) | Popularity: 2 (Low) | Qua lity: 5 (Medium)
What We Become (2015) | Popularity: 2 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
The Substitute (2007) | Popularity: 2 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Finland
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 8 (High)
Sauna (2008) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
France
Diabolique (1955) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 10 (Very High)
Raw (2016) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 8 (High)
Eyes Without a Face (1960) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 10 (Very High)
Martyrs (2008) | Popularity: 8 (High) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Inside (2007) | Popularity: 6 (Medium) | Quality: 7 (High)
High Tension (2003) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Them (2006) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Evolution (2015) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Frontiers (2007) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
In My Skin (2002) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Germany
Hell (2011) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
We Are The Night (2010) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Anatomy (2000) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 4 (Low)
The Depraved (2011) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 3 (Low)
Hungary
Taxidermia (2006) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Styria (2014) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Iceland
Indonesia
Killers (2014) Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Macabre (2009) Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Dead Mine (2012) Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 3 (Low)
Iran
A Girl Walks Home At Night (2014) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Under The Shadow (2016) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 10 (Very High)
Israel
Big Bad Wolves (2013) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 8 (High)
Jeruzalem (2015) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 4 (Low)
Italy
Suspiria (1977) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Cannibal Holocaust (1980) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Deep Red (1975) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 8 (High)
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 8 (High)
Zombi 2 (1979) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Tenebre (1982) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
The Beyond (1981) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Inferno (1980) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Demons (1985) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Black Sunday (1960) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
City of the Living Dead (1980) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Japan
Ringu (1998) | Popularity: 8 (High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Audition (1999) | Popularity: 8 (High) | Quality: 8 (High)
Godzilla: Resurgence (2016) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 8 (High)
Ichi the Killer (2001) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
House (1977) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Ju-on: The Grudge (2002) | Popularity: 6 (Medium) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Three… Extremes (2004) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Dark Water (2002) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Cold Fish (2010) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Suicide Club (2001) Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Pulse (2001) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Noroi: The Curse (2005) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Mexico
Santa Sangre (1989) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 8 (High)
Cronos (1993) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 7 (High)
Dance with the Devil (1997) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
We Are What We are (2010) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Here Cones the Devil (2012) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 4 (Low)
New Zealand
What We Do in the Shadows (2014) | Popularity: 8 (High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Dead Alive (1992) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 7 (High)
The Frighteners (1996) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 7 (High)
Housebound (2014) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 8 (High)
Deathgasm (2015) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 7 (High)
Bad Taste (1987) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 7 (High)
Black Sheep (2006) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
The Dead Room (2015) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 3 (Low)
Norway
Dead Snow (2009) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead (2014) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Cold Prey (2006) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Next Door (2005) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Dark Woods (2003) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Lake of the Dead (1958) | Popularity: 1 (Very Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Philippines
The Road (2011) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Kinatay (2009) | Popularity: 1 (Very Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
South Africa
Dust Devil (1992) | Popularity: 2 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Prey (2007) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 4 (Low)
South Korea
Train To Busan (2016) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
The Host (2006) | Popularity: 8 (High) | Quality: 7 (High)
A Tale of Two Sisters (2003) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 8 (High)
The Wailing (2016) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Thirst (2009) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 8 (High)
Three… Extremes (2004) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 7 (High)
Memento Mori (1999) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Whispering Corridors (1998) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 4 (Low)
Voice (2005) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Spain
[REC] (2007) | Popularity: 10 (Very High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
The Orphanage (2007) | Popularity: 9 (Very High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
The Skin I Live In (2011) | Popularity: 9 (Very High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
The Devil’s Backbone (2001) | Popularity : 7 (High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Timecrimes (2007) | Popularity: 6 (Medium) | Quality: 8 (High)
Veronica (2017) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 7 (High)
Julia’s Eyes (2010) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 7 (High)
Sleep Tight (2011) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 7 (High)
Thesis (1996) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Dagon (2001) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
The Uninvited Guest (2004) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
The Abandoned (2006) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 4 (Low)
Sweden
Let the Right One In (2008) | Popularity: 10 (Very High) | Quality: 10 (Very High)
The Virgin Spring (1960) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 10 (Very High)
Hour of the Wolf (1968) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Thriller: A Cruel Picture (1973) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
The Circle (2015) | Popularity: 2 (Very Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Thailand
Shutter (2004) | Popularity: 6 (Medium) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
13: Game of Death (2006) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Alone (2007) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
Turkey
Baskin (2015) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Uruguay
The Silent House (2010) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Venezuela
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[REC] (2007) | Popularity: 10 (Very High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
The Orphanage (2007) | Popularity: 9 (Very High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
The Skin I Live In (2011) | Popularity: 9 (Very High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
The Devil’s Backbone (2001) | Popularity : 7 (High) | Quality: 9 (Very High)
Timecrimes (2007) | Popularity: 6 (Medium) | Quality: 8 (High)
Veronica (2017) | Popularity: 7 (High) | Quality: 7 (High)
Julia’s Eyes (2010) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 7 (High)
Sleep Tight (2011) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 7 (High)
Thesis (1996) | Popularity: 5 (Medium) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
Dagon (2001) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 5 (Medium)
The Uninvited Guest (2004) | Popularity: 3 (Low) | Quality: 6 (Medium)
The Abandoned (2006) | Popularity: 4 (Low) | Quality: 4 (Low)
Another reason could be the timeframe in which "Noroi: The Curse" was released. In 2005, Rotten Tomatoes was still in its early stages and focused primarily on mainstream Hollywood films. As a result, it is likely that "Noroi: The Curse" did not receive enough English-language reviews to meet the criteria for a Tomatometer score. Despite these limitations, it is worth noting that "Noroi: The Curse" has received positive reviews from various other sources, including independent critics and horror film enthusiasts. While it may not have an official Tomatometer score, its reputation as a well-crafted and unsettling horror film remains intact. In conclusion, "Noroi: The Curse" is a notable example of a film that has been overlooked by Rotten Tomatoes in terms of receiving a Tomatometer score. The reasons for this omission may include limited exposure to Western audiences, as well as the film's release during a time when Rotten Tomatoes primarily focused on mainstream Hollywood films. Nonetheless, the positive reception and cult following of "Noroi: The Curse" demonstrate its impact and value within the horror genre..
Reviews for "The Evolution of Noroi: The Curse's Rotten Tomatoes Score: A Journey"
1. John - 1/5
I recently watched "Noroi: The Curse" after seeing its high rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and I have to say, I was extremely disappointed. The movie was slow-paced and confusing, with a convoluted plot that was hard to follow. The acting was also subpar, with many of the performances feeling forced and unnatural. Overall, I found "Noroi: The Curse" to be a waste of time and not worth the hype it received on Rotten Tomatoes.
2. Sarah - 2/5
I had high expectations for "Noroi: The Curse" based on its Rotten Tomatoes score, but unfortunately, I found it to be underwhelming. The movie had moments of suspense, but they were often overshadowed by long and tedious scenes that dragged on. The lack of character development made it difficult to connect with any of the characters, and the ending felt rushed and unsatisfying. While the concept of the film was interesting, I believe it could have been executed much better.
3. Mike - 2.5/5
After seeing the high Rotten Tomatoes score for "Noroi: The Curse," I was expecting a terrifying experience, but instead, I was left feeling underwhelmed. The documentary-style approach to the film had potential but ended up falling flat. The pacing was uneven, and there were some unnecessary and confusing plot threads that took away from the overall story. Additionally, the scares were minimal, and by the end, I found myself feeling more confused than scared. "Noroi: The Curse" had its moments, but it ultimately failed to deliver on its promise of horror.