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LITCHI HIKARI CLUB (2016)
- Director
- NAITO Eisuke
- Cast
- NOMURA Shuhei, FURUKAWA Yuki, NAKAJO Ayami
LITCHI HIKARI CLUB The film adaptation of Furuya Usamaru's identically titled comic which inspired underground theatre. Naito Eisuke, whose LET'S MAKE THE TEACHER HAVE A MISCARRIAGE CLUB sparked discussion, directs this dark fantasy depicting with p...
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The Werewolf Game: Crazy fox (2015)
- Director
- AYABE Shinya
- Cast
- TAKATSUKI Sara, TOMITE Ami, MASAKI Reiya
Thriller based on the werewolf game, a traditional game in Europe that has taken off in Japan in recent years. This third film in the series introduces new rules and ups the ante from the previous film with tension-filled mind games. Director Ayabe S...
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THE HYBRID (2015)
- Director
- HANO Toru, KURATANI Yoshio
- Cast
- ISHIBASHI Honoka, YAMAMURA Ken, SHIBATA Kotaro
This sci-fi fantasy tells of the love-hate relationship of a couple, and the battles of Unidentified Mysterious Animal (UMA) hunters using the enigmatic "Nue," a monster from ancient Japan, as a motif. Yamamura Ken, who appeared in Hollywood's versio...
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Ghost Theater (2015)
- Director
- NAKATA Hideo
- Cast
- SHIMAZAKI Haruka, ADACHI Rika, TAKADA Riho
A horror set in a theater rife with the jealousy of young women. A doll holds the key to the terrors that befall a budding actress. Its director is Nakata Hideo, whose many horror films include Don't Look Up and the Ring series. Sara (Shimazaki Har...
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Tag (2015)
- Director
- SONO Sion
- Cast
- TRIENDL Reina, SHINODA Mariko, MANO Erina
Horror film based on popular author Yamada Yusuke's novel by the same title with an original script penned by director Sono Sion. The film changes the setting to depict a game of tag with high school girls now as the objects of pursuit. Triendl Reina...
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JOKER GAME (2015)
- Director
- IRIE Yu
- Cast
- KAMENASHI Kazuya, FUKADA Kyoko, ISEYA Yusuke
Spy action film that adapts Yanagi Koji‘s popular spy novel, starring Kamenashi Kazuya of The Vancouver Asahi. An unpredictable battle of wits unfolds in an international city on the eve of the Second World War. Directed by Irie Yu of the "8000 Miles...
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25 TWO-FIVE (2014)
- Director
- KASHIMA Tsutomu
- Cast
- AIKAWA Show, TERAJIMA Susumu, NUKUMIZU Yoichi
Violent action film about 25 villains including corrupt cops, yakuza and Chinese mafia fighting over 2.5 billion yen. Lead played by direct-to-video king Aikawa Show, with a supporting cast including familiar faces like Terajima Susumu, Takaoka Saki,...
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MOTHER (2014)
- Director
- UMEZZ Kazuo
- Cast
- KATAOKA Ainosuke, MAIHANE Mimi, SHINGYOJI Kimie
Horror film marking the directorial debut for 77-year-old manga master Umezz Kazuo. He penned the script for this autobiographical horror story dealing with memories of his deceased mother. Replete with shocking scenes featuring his signature aesthet...
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A Record of Sweet Murder (2014)
- Director
- SHIRAISHI Koji
- Cast
- YOUN Je Wook, KIM Kko-bbi, AOI Tsukasa
A close-quarters thriller from director Shiraishi Koji, who has created numerous cult films filled with terror, violence, and eros. Its first-person camerawork induces screams from viewers. It stars Kim Kko-bbi, who won several awards for her perform...
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The Werewolf Game: The Beast Side (2014)
- Director
- KUMASAKA Izuru
- Cast
- TSUCHIYA Tao, MORIKAWA Aoi, AOYAMA Misato
The second film in The Werewolf Game series of close-quarters thrillers. Its director is Kumasaka Izuru, who won the Berlin International Film Festival's Best First Feature Award for his 2007 film Asyl. High schoolers forced to take part in a cruel g...
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GREATFUL DEAD (2013)
- Director
- UCHIDA Eiji
- Cast
- TAKIUCHI Kumi, SASANO Takashi, KIM Kko-bbi
Destructive black comedy from director Uchida Eiji. A girl who has a predilection for solitary people and an elderly man who escapes solitude through religion engage in a magnificent battle. Sasano Takashi, renowned for his supporting roles and a reg...
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Z (2014)
- Director
- TSURUTA Norio
- Cast
- KAWAMOTO Mayu, KIJIMA Noriko, TANAKA Miharu
J-Horror pioneer Tsuruta Norio directs this adaptation of Aihara Koji's horror manga. Set in a hospital surrounded by a horde of zombies, it depicts a desperate battle between the survivors and their undead assailants. Its star is Kawamoto Mayu, an u...
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Me & 23 Slaves (2014)
- Director
- SATO Sakichi
- Cast
- AKIMOTO Sayaka, HONGO Kanata, OSAWA Hikaru
Survival action film that adapts Okada Shinichi‘s same-titled novel. Thrill-packed depiction of 24 people of different ages and occupations as they go after victory. Directed by Tokyo Zombie's Sato Sakichi. Twins Eia (Akimoto Sayaka) and Yuga (Hong...
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TOKYO LEGENDS I -Distorted City of Anomalies- (2014)
- Director
- CHIBA Seiji
- Cast
- KUROKAWA Mei, NAKAJIMA Airi, ONOGAWA Aki
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TOKYO LEGENDS I -Horror of Human Hell- (2014)
- Director
- CHIBA Seiji
- Cast
- ADACHI Rika, FUJISAWA Shiho, Marin
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MONSTERZ (2014)
- Director
- NAKATA Hideo
- Cast
- FUJIWARA Tatsuya, YAMADA Takayuki, ISHIHARA Satomi
Suspense action film based on the Korean hit Haunters, incorporating a brand-new climax. Directed by Nakata Hideo of Ring and The Complex. Co-stars Fujiwara Tatsuya and Yamada Takayuki depict two men engaged in an intense battle. A man (Fujiwara) wi...
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Kotodama – Spiritual Curse (2014)
- Director
- OCHIAI Masayuki
- Cast
- KONISHI Ayano, YAMABE Miyu, ARAI Hitomi
Latest film in the horror series that has spawned four films to date. Depicts the terrifying Fox Window connected to an alien world in another dimension, starring the five-member dance and vocal group TOKYO GIRLS' STYLE and co-starring Ishibashi Anna...
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FLOWER AND SNAKE： ZERO (2014)
- Director
- HASHIMOTO Hajime
- Cast
- AMANO Maiko, HAMADA Noriko, SAKURAGI Rina
Fourth feature film in the "Flower and Snake" series based on erotic author Dan Oniroku's original stories. Director Hashimoto Hajime, whose wide-ranging oeuvre encompasses contemporary dramas, period pieces, and yakuza films, interweaves the powerfu...
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The Werewolf Game The Villagers Side (2013)
- Director
- KUMASAKA Izuru
- Cast
- SAKURABA Nanami, Taiga, TAKETOMI Seika
Story themed on the "werewolf game," a traditional game in Europe and recent fad in Japan. Directed by Kumasaka Izuru, who became the first Japanese director to win the Best First Feature Award at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival 2008 with...
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ARCANA (2013)
- Director
- YAMAGUCHI Yoshitaka
- Cast
- TSUCHIYA Tao, NAKAGAUCHI Masataka, KISHITANI Goro
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ABDUCTEE (2013)
- Director
- YAMAGUCHI Yudai
- Cast
- NUKUMIZU Yoichi, Maari, NISHINA Takashi
Iconoclastic actor Nukumizu Yoichi tries his hand at solo performance with this situation-based thriller. Directed by Yamaguchi Yudai, who won the Grand Prize at the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival in 2003 for Battlefield Baseball. Chi...
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TOKYO YAMIMUSHI／Part2 (2013)
- Director
- SATO Sakichi
- Cast
- KIRIYAMA Ren, TOYOHARA Kosuke, YABE Kyosuke
Film adaptions of two volumes from Honda Yuki's violent comic book. A youth entrenched in black-market finance turns to credit card fraud. Masked-hero "Kamen Rider W" star Kiriyama Ren breaks new ground in crime drama. Kato (Kiriyama), who has been ...
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TOKYO YAMIMUSHI／Part１ (2013)
- Director
- SATO Sakichi
- Cast
- KIRIYAMA Ren, TOYOHARA Kosuke, YABE Kyosuke
Film adaptions of two volumes from Honda Yuki's violent comic book. Thrilling depiction of an unemployed youth mired in debt, as he descends into the underworld. Directed by Sato Sakichi, also known for his unique touch as a screenwriter and actor. ...
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THE DEVIL'S PATH (2013)
- Director
- SHIRAISHI Kazuya
- Cast
- YAMADA Takayuki, Pierre TAKI, Lily Franky
Feature film adaptation of a non-fiction crime book that led to the capture of the real culprit. Depicts a magazine journalist exposing unsolved murders, based on accusations from an inmate on death row. The cast's impassioned performance gave the fi...
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WORK SHOP (2013)
- Director
- CHIBA Seiji
- Cast
- FURUKAWA Yuta, TOTANI Kimito, TAKIGUCHI Yukihiro
A suspenseful chamber piece following the fates of young people forced to participate in a life-threatening workshop. Writer and director Chiba Seiji specializes in suspense and action, and his previous film AVN : ALIEN VS. NINJA is set for a Hollywo...
