By Sean Barry
Tokusatsu entertainment has continued to flourish in Japan since its rise in popularity in the 1950s and onward. Beyond movies and television, the roots of Japanese special effects production can be traced back to Japanese theatre, which has existed for centuries. For example, Kabuki has used trickery of the eye, such as in action setpieces, and the form of puppet theatre known as Bunraku tells its stories entirely through visual effects. The latter form of stage storytelling combined with well-established tokusatsu techniques would birth one of the most stylish and beautifully crafted short films in recent years: “Howl from Beyond the Fog.”
on Amazon
A source of inspiration for the ambitious project is Ray Bradbury’s short story “The Fog Horn.” The classic literature piece follows two men who have an encounter with a sea monster that is drawn to the foghorn of a lighthouse on an isolated island.
Tokusatsu entertainment has continued to flourish in Japan since its rise in popularity in the 1950s and onward. Beyond movies and television, the roots of Japanese special effects production can be traced back to Japanese theatre, which has existed for centuries. For example, Kabuki has used trickery of the eye, such as in action setpieces, and the form of puppet theatre known as Bunraku tells its stories entirely through visual effects. The latter form of stage storytelling combined with well-established tokusatsu techniques would birth one of the most stylish and beautifully crafted short films in recent years: “Howl from Beyond the Fog.”
on Amazon
A source of inspiration for the ambitious project is Ray Bradbury’s short story “The Fog Horn.” The classic literature piece follows two men who have an encounter with a sea monster that is drawn to the foghorn of a lighthouse on an isolated island.
- 6/13/2022
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.