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South China Morning Post
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Exit 8's director and star on turning the video game into a thrilling film
When Japanese video game company Kotake Create published The Exit 8 in 2023, it became an instant cult hit. Initially released on Steam, and later on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X/S, Android and iOS, this walking simulator was an utter original. Players find themselves in a Japanese metro subway passageway stuck in an endless loop as they try to figure out clues on how to remove themselves from the hellish trap. It is hard to imagine how this might be adapted into a movie. But that did not stop director Genki Kawamura, whose adaptation of the game has just premiered in the Midnight Screenings strand at the Cannes Film Festival, ahead of a planned August Director Genki Kawamura attends the photocall for Exit 8 at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Photo: EPA-EFE
Tatler Asia
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
5 Asian films making their debut at Cannes Film Festival 2025
'A Pale View of Hills' (Ishikawa Kei) Above A still from 'A Pale View of Hills' (Photo: IMDB) Kei Ishikawa brings to life the first novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro; the film is the third of Ishiguro's books to be adapted for the screen, joining The Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go . The story focuses on Japanese widow Etsuko, who is shown as living in England and navigating her experience of loss and war after leaving a shattered post-war Nagasaki. Ishiguro is an executive producer on the film and has publicly praised Ishikawa's poignant screenplay. The piece will premiere in the Un Certain Regard section this week and is set for wider release in the summer, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. 'Homebound' (Neeraj Ghaywan) Above Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter plays a lead role in 'Homebound' Ten years after his Cannes debut with the award-winning Masaan, filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan is returning to the French film festival. Homebound tells the story of childhood friends who pursue a police job that they believe will provide them with an essential sense of dignity and status. The narrative explores themes of friendship and survival, when the pair's bond is threatened as they inevitably clash due to their own desperation. Martin Scorsese joined the movie as an executive producer and went on to say that Ghaywan had crafted a significant contribution to Indian cinema. The piece will premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival. 'Resurrection' (Bi Gan) Above Chinese star Jackson Yee stars in Bi Gan's 'Resurrection' Resurrection marks Gan's first entry into the festival's Official Competition, after his feature Long Day's Journey into Night premiered in the Un Certain Regard section in 2018. The film is set in 2068 and follows the life of a woman who becomes trapped in a surreal state, in which she stumbles upon the remains of an android. After developing a connection with the android through storytelling, she must decide whether to return to the real world or stay with her newfound companion. The piece will premiere in the Official Competition and is set for wider release later this year by early 2026. 'The Exit 8' (Genki Kawamura) Above Kazunari Ninomiya in 'The Exit 8' Renowned Japanese filmmaker Genki Kawamura takes a step further into the world of psychological storytelling in his latest venture. The Exit 8 is a live-action adaptation of the 2023 horror game The Exit 8 by Kotake Create; the game features looping corridors and a series of subtle differences. The movie will continue with this story, in which a trapped man will have to navigate through what appears to be an endless tunnel in order to find 'Exit 8', and must return back to the beginning should he spot any anomalies. The surreal piece is highly anticipated by the game's users looking forward to a new take on the game's intense premise. The piece will premiere in the Midnight Screenings section of the Cannes Film Festival and is set for wider release from August 29, 2025.
SoraNews24
30-04-2025
- SoraNews24
Secret stairs at Tokyo Station dungeon come with a serious warning
This train station dungeon wants you to turn back at this point, but what happens if you go ahead? Tokyo Station is crowded. Incredibly crowded. About 3,000 trains arrive and depart here every day, and it has the most platforms in Japan so it can make you feel like you're in a video game dungeon, where navigating crowds is part of the gameplay. However, in one hidden corner of the labyrinthine station you'll find a place where, strangely, there's hardly anybody around. Stepping closer, though, will reveal the true reason why no one is here. The unusual stillness is due to what some have described as a 'terrifying warning' on the stairs. ▼ 'There are 91 steps on these stairs. There's an escalator behind you as well, so please use it.' The stairs, which lead to Platforms 1 and 2 on the Chuo Rapid Line, are located right near the Marunouchi South Exit ticket gates so there's a good chance that first-time dungeon explorers might find themselves here when boarding their trains. With 91 stairs ahead, though, this is no place to be rushing for your train, so the station has posted signs to warn adventurers of the unexpected leg workout that lies ahead. The station is so mindful of the inconvenience that it's even posted sign on either side of the stairwell, and this time the request to use the escalator is slightly more pressing, as it reads: ▼ 'Notice. There are 91 steps on these stairs. There is also an escalator behind you. Please use it.' Signed off by the Tokyo Station Master, it's almost as if the station is pleading with commuters to turn back and use the escalator, and in all honesty, it's probably the right call. However, as reporters, exploring the nooks and crannies of a train station dungeon is part of our duty, so instead of heeding the warnings, we went ahead and began the long ascent up the stairs. With the Chuo Line being notoriously crowded, it feels surreal to have the entire stairwell to yourself, with nobody going up or down the stairs. Turning the corner for the next flight, we figured this might actually be the quietest spot inside Tokyo Station. Thankfully, there are plenty of landings where you can take a breather, but it can feel a bit claustrophobic as you can't see the end of the stairwell. It makes you feel as if you're trapped in an unending passageway like the one in The Exit 8 game. However, after a bit more perseverance, you'll finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. The final stretch of around 50 steps is the toughest, but as they say — it's always darkest before the dawn. With our legs burning, we blinked at the daylight like a mouse emerging from a tunnel, and breathed a sigh of relief that we weren't running to catch a train. With this being the end of the platform, there was hardly anybody around so we didn't have to feel self-conscious about puffing and panting at the top of the stairs. Although we weren't here during rush hour, this end of the platform felt emptier than usual for a weekday, so if you're looking for a quiet spot to escape the madness of the Tokyo Station dungeon, this place will be your secret hideaway. It does come at a physical cost, though, so if you'd prefer to reach the platform while maintaining your dignity at the top, then you'll want to use either the lift or the escalator. And if you find yourself falling asleep on the train after all that physical exertion, here's what you can do when you reach the end of the line, at the 'Station of Despair'. Photos©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! [ Read in Japanese ]
