Koji Shiraishi

Chilling audiences since the 2000s, Koji Shiraishi is a renowned figure in the world of horror and mockumentary films. Born in 1974 in Fukuoka, Japan, Shiraishi has been active in the film industry since 2004, crafting terrifying narratives in genres such as horror, thriller, and mockumentary, with his most famous films including "Noroi: The Curse" and "Grotesque," both of which have garnered a cult following. Despite not having any awards from major film festivals, his distinctive authorial style of incorporating found footage and unsettling narrative threads have solidified his standing in the horror film genre. Shiraishi, with his unique ability to instill fear and curiosity, possesses an uncanny knack for turning ordinary situations into extraordinary tales of horror.