Exit 8, whose original title is 8-ban deguchi, is a horror film directed by Genki Kawamura, who also works as a screenwriter alongside Hirase Kentaro. This Japanese feature stars Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kôchi and Naru Asanuma in a disturbing tale of the supernatural and the psychological. The viewer is plunged into an oppressive universe, at the heart of an endless subway corridor.
The trailer illustrates the anxious atmosphere of the film, where every detail can be an anomaly, and a simple mistake can bring the protagonist back to his starting point.
Exit 8 will be released in cinemas from September 3, 2025.
Synopsis: A man trapped in a subway corridor searches for exit number 8. To find it, he has to spot the anomalies. If he sees one, he turns back. If he sees none, he continues. If he makes a mistake, he's sent back to his starting point. The question remains: will he manage to get out of this endless corridor?
Renowned Japanese director and producer Genki Kawamura is best known for producing Makoto Shinkai's animated film Your Name. With Exit 8, he turns to a minimalist, psychological horror universe, playing on repetition and the anguish of an enclosed space.
The film is based on a simple yet terrifying premise: a seemingly infinite subway corridor and a set of strict rules that condemn any mistake to be repeated indefinitely. This narrative mechanism is inspired by the codes of video games, but also by the tradition of Japanese horror films, where atmosphere and detail take center stage.
This feature could appeal to fans of psychological horror films, fond of enclosed worlds and progressive tension. Audiences who have enjoyed works such as The Ring, Cube or Escape Room might be receptive to this proposition. Rated "All Audiences with Warning", it is intended for a wide audience but could impress even the youngest viewers.
With Exit 8, Genki Kawamura offers an oppressive cinematic experience, where the supernatural, psychology and the anguish of a closed-door setting come together. Starring Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kôchi and Naru Asanuma, this Japanese horror film invites viewers to immerse themselves in a labyrinthine universe where every detail can decide the protagonist's fate.
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