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Exit 8 (2025)

★ 6.4PG-1395 minDirector: Genki Kawamura

2025 Japanese film by Genki Kawamura

Exit 8 (Japanese: 8番出口, Hepburn: Hachiban Deguchi) is a 2025 Japanese mystery psychological horror film directed by Genki Kawamura, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kentaro Hirase, based on the 2023 video game The Exit 8 developed by Kotake Create.

Exit 8 had its premiere at the Midnight Screenings of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 19 May, and was released in Japan by Toho on 29 August. The film received positive reviews from critics and has grossed ¥5.2 billion.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Exit 8 about?
Exit 8 (2025) — A man trapped in a endless sterile subway passageway sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don't, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. But even a single over
Is Exit 8 based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Exit 8 scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.