One example could be 'The Puffy Chair'. It has elements of mumblecore with its naturalistic dialogue and indie feel, and there could be a sense of a 'ghost' in the form of unresolved relationship issues that haunt the characters, much like a traditional ghost might haunt a place.
There are many indie films that blend mumblecore and ghost story elements. For instance, films where the characters are constantly haunted by their memories or past mistakes. These films often have a low - key, understated style typical of mumblecore. The 'ghosts' in these stories are not the typical spectral beings but rather the emotional baggage and past traumas that the characters carry with them, making the films feel like a modern take on the ghost story genre.
Some mumblecore films like 'Hannah Takes the Stairs' can be considered in a way as having 'ghost story' aspects. The main character's past relationships and the way they keep coming back to her in her thoughts are like ghosts from her past. They are not literal ghosts but they influence her present in a spooky, intangible way, similar to how a real ghost would in a horror story.
Traditional ghost stories usually follow a set formula with a haunted location, a clear antagonist in the form of a ghost, and a goal to either exorcise the ghost or solve the mystery behind it. In mumblecore ghost stories, it's more about the characters' day - to - day lives being affected by something intangible, like a past relationship that's 'haunting' them. The settings are often ordinary, everyday places rather than the spooky mansions of traditional ghost tales. Also, the dialogue in mumblecore is very naturalistic and might not focus as much on the 'ghost' aspect directly but more on how the characters are dealing with this 'haunting' in their normal conversations.
Well, in some Asian ghost stories, there are spirits of ancestors that act as protectors. For instance, in a Japanese story, a samurai's ghost guards his family's temple. He appears to those who try to desecrate the place and wards them off. In Chinese folklore, the spirit of a grandmother might stay in her old home to protect her descendants from harm, especially when they are in danger from natural disasters or burglars. It's a way of showing the connection between the living and the dead in a protective sense.
One could be 'I heard a strange noise in the attic. When I went to check, a cold hand grabbed my arm.'
Well, in some cracked ghost stories, there are accounts of houses with a dark past. For instance, a house where a tragic murder occurred and ever since then, people who live there or visit experience cold spots, objects moving on their own. Then there are those stories about old asylums that are said to be haunted by the spirits of former patients, with reports of screams and strange lights. Some also tell of haunted forests where hikers get lost and encounter a ghostly woman in white, who seems to lead them astray.
One example could be 'The Bell Witch'. It's a famous dangerous ghost story where the Bell family in Tennessee was haunted by a malevolent spirit. The entity was said to torment the family, making strange noises, physically attacking family members, and even causing the death of John Bell.
One example could be 'The old house was empty. Then I saw a face at the window.' Another could be 'I walked alone in the graveyard. A cold hand touched my shoulder.
A lame ghost story might be one where the characters don't react realistically to the presence of a ghost. For example, in a story, a person sees a ghostly apparition in their bedroom but instead of being terrified or trying to figure out what's going on, they just go back to sleep as if it's no big deal. This lack of proper reaction and the overall lack of depth in the story make it a rather lame ghost story.
One example could be the story of the haunted mansion where strange noises are heard at night and apparitions are seen in the hallways. Another might be about a ghostly figure that haunts an old cemetery, scaring anyone who dares to enter at midnight.
I'm not aware of any specific popular examples as hentai often contains adult and inappropriate content. However, in general horror - themed anime or manga that have some elements of the supernatural and relationships (not in a hentai way) could be considered related. For example, 'Ghost Hunt' which has a lot of ghost - related stories and character interactions, but it's not hentai.
In some of the 'freaky but true ghost stories', there are tales of ghosts hitchhiking. Drivers claim to pick up a passenger who then mysteriously disappears. It gives a really spooky feeling, especially when it happens on a lonely road at night.