The Discarnates (1988)

AKA: Ijin-tachi to no natsu

A recently divorced man finds out that his best friend intends to marry his ex-wife. He meets a striking young woman at his apartment building who offers him consolation, which he quickly rebuffs. While out on the town, he encounters a friendly couple who vaguely reminds him of his long-lost parents, and whom he finds himself growing attached to. It's hard to describe this plot any further without giving away key details, so I'll leave it at that.

An adaptation of the novel "Strangers" by Taichi Yamada, which was later remade as All of Us Strangers.

4 hidden scars out of 5

Hausu (1977)

Seven schoolgirls go to stay at a house which has spooky goings-on. They remain oblivious until… let’s just say things then get weird, very weird.
Hausu is Japanese in origin but more closely resembles a Chinese fantasy film; that’s the first thing that throws you off-guard. It’s so far removed from a traditional ‘film’ that it’s a wholly refreshing but equally bewildering experience. Halfway through all remaining notions of 'film form' go out the window on visible wires. 100% batshit crazy.

3½ floating kung fu logs out of 5