Scary True Stories (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1991, Scary True Stories is a horror and tv movie film directed by Norio Tsuruta, running about 50 minutes. “(DVD Release including all three TV-movies): Ten Haunting Tales from the Japanese Underground.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. True ghost stories described and/or narrated by the survivor involved and commences with the name and location of the one submitting the story. Each of the three collections begins with a series of creepy real-life photographs in which strange appendages or faces appear while a rather ominous narrator suggests you are now entering the highway to HELL. Three stories in the first TV-movie: The Lonely Girl Spiritual Flight Mystery of the Red Earring
Who’s in it. Scary True Stories stars Tessyo Genda as Narrator (voice), Junko Asanuma as (first story), Hiromi Kuno as (first story) and Kazue Suzuki as (first story), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Scary True Stories has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scary True Stories page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scary True Stories tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scary True Stories (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scary True Stories change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scary True Stories worth watching?
- Scary True Stories holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scary True Stories?
- Scary True Stories stars Tessyo Genda, Junko Asanuma, Hiromi Kuno, Kazue Suzuki and Masakazu Tanaka.
- When was Scary True Stories released?
- Scary True Stories was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.