Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 7

Synopsis

Continues the story of Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 6

In a fog-shrouded forest at night, a kamishibai stage stands alone in a clearing. As someone draws near, the mist parts to reveal the enigmatic, masked Storyteller, who continues to relate eerie, somber tales. These stories depict terrifying situations that could befall anyone, even those close to us. A group of girls bullying a classmate in a cave falls prey to a sinister presence. A boy suffering from scopophobia moves to the countryside but still feels the unsettling stare of unseen beings. Another person struggles with a window that refuses to stay shut and with strange phone calls. A businessman who takes an umbrella on a rainy day faces unexpected repercussions. Though the Storyteller's narratives may be entertaining, listeners must be cautious not to become the next chilling subject of his legends.

In this installment

A creaky, rusty door slowly opens, revealing a dark, rundown apartment where the masked Storyteller waits, ready to share more sinister tales for those daring enough to listen. One story follows a woman haunted by her past sins. Another revolves around a man at a terrifying art exhibition, which turns dangerous when he disobeys warnings not to take photos. More horror ensues: a woman hears strange noises from her balcony; when her boyfriend investigates, he finds something horrifying. A woman receives a desperate call from her sister, begging her to go to a phone booth, only to learn the reality is far from what she imagined. And a man searches his younger sister's room for a personal belonging, soon discovering an evil presence living there. The Storyteller delights in telling these creepy tales, determined to frighten and disturb his audience.