A childhood belief about around the house

My dad went to Japan before I was born. He brought alot back with him including plates and alot of wall art. Well when i was younger i would look at the wall art and be VERY afraid. I can't explain it, it might have been the pale woman holding umbrellas. I used to believe that I couldn't leave my room after the hall lights had been turned off or else these woman would jump out of their pictures, chase me down, and eat me.

I still remeber a few times sleeping under the couch in the living room because I hadn't gone to my room before the hall lights were turned off.

I once asked Santa if he could take the woman away. My parents were obviously confused. I still can't stand to look at them.