Takashi Shimizu

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Takashi Shimizu on the set of his 2005 film, Reincarnation

Takashi Shimizu (清水崇, Shimizu Takashi) is a Japanese director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for creating the Ju-on series of horror films and directing the first two Hollywood remakes.

[edit] Personal History

He is close friends with horror manga artist Rensuke Oshikiri.

[edit] Profile

Name: Takashi Shimizu (清水崇, Shimizu Takashi)
Birth date: July 27, 1972
Birthplace: Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Japan

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Director

[1998] Gakko no Kaidan G ... (segments: "4444444444" and "Katasumi") (also writer)
[2000] Ju-on (also writer)
[2000] Ju-on 2 (also writer)
[2000] Shin Rei Video V: Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi - Kyofushin Rei Shashin-kan (also writer)
[2000] Shin Rei Video VI: Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi - Kyofu Tarento Taikendan (also writer)
[2001] Tomie: Re-birth
[2003] Ju-on: The Grudge (also writer)
[2003] Ju-on: The Grudge 2 (also writer)
[2004] Marebito
[2004] Dark Tales of Japan ... (segment: "Kinpatsu Kaidan") (also writer)
[2004] The Grudge (also writer)
[2005] Reincarnation (also writer)
[2006] The Grudge 2 (also writer)
[2006] Ten Dreamy Nights (also writer)
[2007] Ghost vs. Alien 03 ... (segment: "Rokku Hunter Iemon") (also writer)
[2008] Ju-on: The Grudge 3 (also writer)

[edit] Producer

[2002] Mou Hitori Iru ... (supervising producer)
[2006] Unholy Women ... (supervising producer)
[2009] The Grudge 3 ... (producer)

[edit] External Links

Takashi Shimizu at the Internet Movie Database
Takashi Shimizu at the Japanese Movie Database
Takashi Shimizu at Wikipedia
Takashi Shimizu at Japanese Wikipedia