Dark Water (2002), directed by Hideo Nakata (Ringu), is a chilling Japanese psychological horror that weaves supernatural dread with human vulnerability. The story follows Yoshimi, a recently divorced mother fighting for custody of her young daughter, Ikuko. When they move into a run-down apartment, strange water leaks begin to spread from the ceiling, and eerie signs suggest the presence of a missing child who once lived there.

Unlike many ghost stories,¬†Dark Water is less about jump scares and more about atmosphereÑrain, water stains, and dampness become constant symbols of anxiety and loss. As Yoshimi's grip on reality begins to blur, the film explores themes of parental responsibility, abandonment, and the lingering weight of trauma.

The film became an influential entry in the wave of J-horror that swept global cinema in the early 2000s, leading to a Hollywood remake in 2005 starring Jennifer Connelly. While the U.S. version leaned more on conventional scares, Nakata's original remains celebrated for its subtlety, emotional resonance, and hauntingly tragic ending.

Product Features

4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS

¥ 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)

¥ Original lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

¥ Optional English subtitles

¥ Ghosts, Rings and Water, an interview with director Hideo Nakata

¥ Family Terrors, an interview with author Koji Suzuki

¥ Visualizing Horror, an interview with cinematographer Junichiro Hayashi

¥ Archive interviews with actors Hitomi Kuroki & Asami Mizukawa and theme song artist Shikao Suga

¥ Original 'making-of' documentary

¥ Trailers and TV Spots

¥ Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Strain