Exit 8

A man wakes up disoriented in a dim subterranean passage, unsure how he arrived or where the exits lead. He follows a figure who seems to act as a guide, but every turn brings a new oddity, from corridors that loop back on themselves to encounters with other cryptic people who offer fragments of memory. As the environment grows stranger and rules seem to shift, he starts to question whether this place is a physical maze, a psychological trap, or something else entirely. Tension builds through small, uncanny moments rather than jump scares, and the story keeps its cards close, refusing to reveal the true nature of the passage or the fate that awaits him.

Released in 2025, Exit 8 was directed by Genki Kawamura and draws on a concept from Kotake Create and Kentaro Hirase. The cast includes Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase, and Nana Komatsu, who give the film a distinct ensemble presence.

The film saw a limited theatrical release and reached audiences mainly through specialty screenings and online discussion. No major box office figures were widely reported, and its commercial footprint stayed modest compared with mainstream releases.

Among genre fans Exit 8 prompted lively conversation about its visuals and the design of the underground setting. Viewers compared specific scenes and character types across social forums, and the movie became a talking point in horror communities interested in ambiguous, psychological material.

Critical response has been mixed, reflected in a Vote Average of about 6.06/10 from a small sample of viewers. Reviewers tended to praise the atmospheric production design and the cast, especially Ninomiya and Komatsu, while some critics wanted clearer payoff. Major themes include perception versus reality, isolation in urban spaces, and how memory can shape the spaces we move through.