THE VAULT

Sweet Home (1989) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.4/100

The Premise

A TV production crew are making a documentary about the infamous painter Mamiya Ichiro. When they start filming at his old home, they come under attack from the ghost of the painter's wife.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under J-Horror, Haunted House, Sweet Home taps into fundamental fears. The 6.4/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of darkness, haunted house, painter continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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