This November, ARROW presents the chilling high-school J-horror Tomie. The film will be available to stream on ARROW Player as well as available on limited edition Blu-ray from November 18, 2024. You can pre-order your copy now.
Based on the smash-hit series of the same name by cult manga artist Junji Itō (Uzumaki), Tomie is the terrifying story of an evil high-school seductress identifiable by a beauty mark beneath her left eye, whose bewitching kiss drives men to madness.
A creepy supernatural chiller directed by Ataru Oikawa (screenwriter of the pioneering Japanese horror Door) and featuring a chilling turn by the sensational Miho Kanno (Eko Eko Azarak: Wizard of Darkness, Dolls), ARROW is proud to present this key title from the J-Horror boom of the late 1990s, which spawned a string of sequels.
Watch the film’s trailer in the player below:
Photography student Tsukiko (Mami Nakamura, Tokyo Trash Baby, Love Exposure) is plagued by violent dreams as she struggles to recall long-suppressed memories following a teenage trauma with the help of psychiatrist Dr. Hosono (Yoriko Douguchi, Cure, Charisma). Meanwhile, as Detective Harada (Tomorō Taguchi, Tetsuo: The Iron Man) leads an investigation into a missing high-school girl, he discovers a long line of similar cases that can be traced back decades, with all of the victims going by the name of Tomie Kawakami, and all slaughtered and decapitated by jealous lovers before they reach womanhood. Meanwhile, Tsukiko’s new neighbour seems to be harbouring something nasty in the downstairs apartment, something which rapidly begins to take on a dangerous form.
Tomie joins and incredible lineup of movies which will be available this month on the streamer. Here’s a look at the full listing:
From November 4
- The One-Armed Swordsman – 1967
- Return of the One-Armed Swordsman – 1969
- The New One-Armed Swordsman – 1971
From November 8
- Guts – 2021 – Short Film
- Memento Mori – 2018 – Short Film
- Crazy For You – 2013 – Short Film
From November 11
- Elvira Mistress of the Dark 4K – 1988
- The 14 Amazons – 1972
- The Lady Hermit – 1971
- Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan – 1972
From November 18
- Tomie – 1998
- The Magic Blade – 1976
- Jade Tiger – 1977
- Clans of Intrigue – 1977
- The Sentimental Swordsman – 1977
From November 25
- The Avenging Eagle – 1978
- Killer Constable – 1980
- Buddha’s Palm – 1982
- Bastard Swordsman – 1983
