Nihon Meisaku Kaidan Gekijō: Kōya Hijiri

In this eerie tale, young monk Sōchō embarks on a pilgrimage, where he witnesses a waterfall mysteriously turn blood-red. The villagers attribute this phenomenon to a curse linked to a woman who drowned in the past. Driven by curiosity, he ventures into the haunted Tenbu Pass in search of a missing medicine seller.

As Sōchō explores, he encounters a beautiful woman living in isolation. However, her presence is dangerous; anyone who touches her undergoes a shocking transformation into an animal. This unsettling premise combines elements of folklore with psychological horror, making it a compelling watch for fans of the genre.