Warning: Disturbing Imagery Ahead. Reader Discretion Advised.Junji Ito's masterpiece Uzumaki is home to some of the most terrifying chapters from any of his work. The legendary horror mangaka has made a name for himself with his horrifying short stories. The way he depicts the terror of his concepts with his disturbing artwork has made him into one of the most famous horror authors in the world. However, out of all his work, Uzumaki is undeniably his strongest piece.

Uzumaki follows Kirie and her boyfriend Shuichi as they face the curse of the spiral in their town, which drives the inhabitants mad. It's a story that has been defined as Ito's masterpiece by critics and fans alike. Now, with a highly-anticipated anime from Adult Swim on the way, it's become a better time than any to look back through the chapters and rediscover what made the story so terrifying in the first place.