Hidekazu Takahara (born December 28, 1968) is a Japanese film director and writer. He is best known for his works in horror, action, and science fiction genres.
Takahara was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from Meiji University in 1992. After university, Takahara worked as an assistant director for various directors including Shinji Aoyama and Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
In 1997, Takahara made his directorial debut with the horror film "The Curse of the Cat People". The film was a success and was followed by the horror/sci-fi sequel "The Return of the Cat People" in 1999.
In 2002, Takahara wrote and directed the action film "Shinobi: Heart Under Blade". The film was a box office hit and was praised for its action choreography and stylish visuals.
In 2007, Takahara directed the horror/sci-fi film "Infection". The film was a critical and commercial success and was followed by the acclaimed sequel "Infection 2" in 2008.
In 2010, Takahara directed the action/sci-fi film "Yakuza Weapon". The film was a success and won numerous awards including the Best Film award at the Fantasia International Film Festival in 2011.
Takahara has since directed several other films including the action/sci-fi film "Mars" in 2011, the horror/thriller "The Complex" in 2013, and the horror/sci-fi "The Inerasable" in 2015.
Takahara is currently working on his next film, "Parasite", a horror/sci-fi film set in a post-apocalyptic world. The film is set to be released in 2018.
Throughout his career, Takahara has been praised for his skillful direction and unique visual style. He has been nominated for numerous awards and has won several including the Best Film award at the Fantasia International Film Festival in 2011 and the Best Picture award at the Japan Academy Prize in 2008.
Takahara is one of the most acclaimed directors in Japan today and has a loyal fan base. His films have been praised for their originality, creativity, and unique visual style. He is one of the most influential and successful directors in Japan.
