This fear of technology and the dead is often mixed with a great respect for tradition and ritual. Films like Ringu, Shutter, and One Missed Call involve technology and the dead in one way or another, as do many other Japanese horror films. Spirits often have the ability to influence technology, from computers to cameras to VHS tapes. This reflects an unease and fear in Japanese culture towards technology. It offers the dead a simple, almost unstoppable way to interact with and influence the living from the afterlife, a message that not even modern technology can protect you from. It is also often steeped in tradition and urban legend. Japan has a rich history and multiple common religions, giving rise to many tales old and new. Paranormal incidents and evil spirits are rarely truly destroyed in J-horror, reflecting the enduring nature of this spirituality. Even school-related urban legends, once proven true, cannot be stopped. It connects to the cultural belief that some things just can't be stopped or explained