Press Release
Geek Pictures, Distribution & Marketing | Comments and Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the Film “The Invisible Half” Released
Geek Pictures will handle distribution and promotion for the feature film *Invisible Half*, the debut feature by Masataka Nishiyama—a young filmmaker garnering global attention—which will open nationwide starting Friday, July 31, at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya and other theaters. In addition, we are pleased to share new comments from various figures across different fields, as well as previously unreleased behind-the-scenes photos.
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Astonished by this encounter with a new talent!
Praise is pouring in from all walks of life!
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As expected of a film that’s the talk of the town, praise is pouring in from all walks of life. Reactions are pouring in from beyond the film industry, including comments from TV Tokyo producer Tokio Omori; “SILENT HILL” series producer Motoi Okamoto; writer and model Kyu Kanai; actor and filmmaker Takumi Saito; and manga artist Yoiko Fujimi. Reading these diverse comments—each reflecting the film’s truly unique character—only heightens our anticipation for its release.
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Full support from the filming locations!
Rare behind-the-scenes photos capturing the “shadows”—a key visual element Director Nishiyama was particularly focused on—have been released!
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Along with the comments, new behind-the-scenes photos have also been released. Filming for this project took place in Ehime Prefecture, Director Nishiyama’s hometown. Armed with approximately 220 storyboards he had prepared, Director Nishiyama visited locations such as Matsuyama Shinonome Junior and Senior High School, Matsuyama General Park, the ocean at Umezu-ji, and a tunnel. He confirmed that the unique textures of each location aligned perfectly with the image of “shadows” in the script before proceeding with filming. Matsuyama Shinonome Junior and Senior High School, which served as the main filming location, is not an environment that can be used freely since it is a place where students attend classes; however, the school administration reportedly spared no effort in cooperating, saying, “If it can contribute to this film.” Additionally, the Iyo Railway buses featured in the film are older models that are no longer in service, but these were also provided by the local community as a gesture of support.
The behind-the-scenes photos capture a pale, delicate atmosphere that evokes the “pangs of youth” experienced by the protagonists, all while the image of “shadows” flickers in and out of view. They offer a glimpse into the filming of this work, which has been hailed as the “birth of a new genre.”
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Full list of comments *In alphabetical order*
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Tokio Omori (Producer, TV Tokyo)
A gaze can hurt people. A gaze can create monsters. A gaze can also save people.
Nishiyama has crafted an intensely personal coming-of-age horror film that will resonate deeply with audiences.
Motoi Okamoto (Producer, SILENT HILL Series)
Based on an idea Nishiyama had nurtured since his teenage years, Invisible Half is a rare coming-of-age horror film.
Rather than relying solely on fear, it transforms adolescent uncertainty and fragile friendships into something both haunting and profoundly beautiful.
Long after the credits roll, its unique emotional aftertaste remains.
Tama Kanai (Writer / Model)
When I was in elementary and junior high school, the classroom was my entire world—and I was genuinely afraid of it.
You can look away from what you don't want to see, but it's much harder to shut out sounds.
Chalk scraping across the blackboard. Laughter. A door slamming shut.
Even with my head buried in a book, those sounds invaded my world.
That's why I wished I could always wear earphones.
This film reminded me of how frightened I once was.
I'm grateful I survived those years.
Takumi Saitoh (Actor / Filmmaker)
Nishiyama has always struck me as a true craftsman—someone unwavering in pursuing his own cinematic voice.
While Invisible Half belongs to the horror genre, it never depends on fear alone.
Its emotional depth, remarkable performances, and compelling storytelling carry the audience to the very end.
The familiar sensations of smartphones and earphones gradually transform into a uniquely cinematic experience.
Naoko Sato (Screenwriter / Game Creator)
Bathed in vivid shades of blue, this film is at once a horror story featuring an uncanny creature and a beautiful coming-of-age drama.
It vividly recalls the fragile emotional landscape of adolescence, suspended between self and others.
I hope many people experience where this story—born entirely from Masaki Nishiyama's singular vision—ultimately leads.
Senkin (Author, The Mouth Survey)
Painful. Heartbreaking. Disturbing.
The invisible conflicts carried by a transparent girl summon an invisible horror.
Performance, sound, and direction merge into one overwhelming emotional experience.
I still don't know how to describe what I felt.
Kotaro Terauchi (Fake Documentary Q)
Without relying on gimmicks, this film discovers fresh possibilities within classic horror storytelling.
By carefully building universal themes of fear, growth, and narrative power, it achieves extraordinary freshness.
Its entertainment value is matched by a striking photographic aesthetic that permeates every frame.
It suggests that Japanese horror continues to evolve.
Keiichiro Toyama (Founder / Creator, Bokeh Game Studio)
Nishiyama's sensibility and the cast's vivid performances create an unforgettable chemistry.
Although visual effects are used throughout, they never call attention to themselves.
Instead, they quietly support both the emotional world of the characters and the film itself.
His love of games is also evident in the screenplay and narrative structure, revealing a refreshing new artistic voice.
Hiroshinikov (Film Critic)
Drawing inspiration from socially conscious arthouse horror and modern Western horror traditions before channeling them back into Japanese horror, this film marks an ambitious new step.
At last, a genuine new wave of Japanese horror filmmaking has become visible.
Yoiko Fujimi (Manga Artist)
Watching the world through earphones, feeling only half connected to reality...
This film vividly brought back the emotional confinement of adolescence.
While portraying the classroom as the overwhelming "society" it feels like to young people, it remains genuinely eerie and frightening.
I'm truly delighted that a horror film like this has emerged from Japan.
Experience Nishiyama's extraordinary attention to sound, camerawork, and every carefully crafted gaze in the theater.
Takeo Matsuzaki (Film Critic)
Having grown up without fellow filmmakers in his regional hometown, Masaki Nishiyama independently handled directing, writing, cinematography, editing, and production.
Working from a single laptop, he devoted himself to genre filmmaking—particularly horror and science fiction—an uncommon path in Japanese independent cinema.
His career recalls filmmakers such as Sam Raimi and Fede Álvarez, suggesting an exciting future lies ahead.
For more details, please see the press release.
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Astonished by this encounter with a new talent!
Praise is pouring in from all walks of life!
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As expected of a film that’s the talk of the town, praise is pouring in from all walks of life. Reactions are pouring in from beyond the film industry, including comments from TV Tokyo producer Tokio Omori; “SILENT HILL” series producer Motoi Okamoto; writer and model Kyu Kanai; actor and filmmaker Takumi Saito; and manga artist Yoiko Fujimi. Reading these diverse comments—each reflecting the film’s truly unique character—only heightens our anticipation for its release.
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Full support from the filming locations!
Rare behind-the-scenes photos capturing the “shadows”—a key visual element Director Nishiyama was particularly focused on—have been released!
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Along with the comments, new behind-the-scenes photos have also been released. Filming for this project took place in Ehime Prefecture, Director Nishiyama’s hometown. Armed with approximately 220 storyboards he had prepared, Director Nishiyama visited locations such as Matsuyama Shinonome Junior and Senior High School, Matsuyama General Park, the ocean at Umezu-ji, and a tunnel. He confirmed that the unique textures of each location aligned perfectly with the image of “shadows” in the script before proceeding with filming. Matsuyama Shinonome Junior and Senior High School, which served as the main filming location, is not an environment that can be used freely since it is a place where students attend classes; however, the school administration reportedly spared no effort in cooperating, saying, “If it can contribute to this film.” Additionally, the Iyo Railway buses featured in the film are older models that are no longer in service, but these were also provided by the local community as a gesture of support.
The behind-the-scenes photos capture a pale, delicate atmosphere that evokes the “pangs of youth” experienced by the protagonists, all while the image of “shadows” flickers in and out of view. They offer a glimpse into the filming of this work, which has been hailed as the “birth of a new genre.”
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Full list of comments *In alphabetical order*
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Tokio Omori (Producer, TV Tokyo)
A gaze can hurt people. A gaze can create monsters. A gaze can also save people.
Nishiyama has crafted an intensely personal coming-of-age horror film that will resonate deeply with audiences.
Motoi Okamoto (Producer, SILENT HILL Series)
Based on an idea Nishiyama had nurtured since his teenage years, Invisible Half is a rare coming-of-age horror film.
Rather than relying solely on fear, it transforms adolescent uncertainty and fragile friendships into something both haunting and profoundly beautiful.
Long after the credits roll, its unique emotional aftertaste remains.
Tama Kanai (Writer / Model)
When I was in elementary and junior high school, the classroom was my entire world—and I was genuinely afraid of it.
You can look away from what you don't want to see, but it's much harder to shut out sounds.
Chalk scraping across the blackboard. Laughter. A door slamming shut.
Even with my head buried in a book, those sounds invaded my world.
That's why I wished I could always wear earphones.
This film reminded me of how frightened I once was.
I'm grateful I survived those years.
Takumi Saitoh (Actor / Filmmaker)
Nishiyama has always struck me as a true craftsman—someone unwavering in pursuing his own cinematic voice.
While Invisible Half belongs to the horror genre, it never depends on fear alone.
Its emotional depth, remarkable performances, and compelling storytelling carry the audience to the very end.
The familiar sensations of smartphones and earphones gradually transform into a uniquely cinematic experience.
Naoko Sato (Screenwriter / Game Creator)
Bathed in vivid shades of blue, this film is at once a horror story featuring an uncanny creature and a beautiful coming-of-age drama.
It vividly recalls the fragile emotional landscape of adolescence, suspended between self and others.
I hope many people experience where this story—born entirely from Masaki Nishiyama's singular vision—ultimately leads.
Senkin (Author, The Mouth Survey)
Painful. Heartbreaking. Disturbing.
The invisible conflicts carried by a transparent girl summon an invisible horror.
Performance, sound, and direction merge into one overwhelming emotional experience.
I still don't know how to describe what I felt.
Kotaro Terauchi (Fake Documentary Q)
Without relying on gimmicks, this film discovers fresh possibilities within classic horror storytelling.
By carefully building universal themes of fear, growth, and narrative power, it achieves extraordinary freshness.
Its entertainment value is matched by a striking photographic aesthetic that permeates every frame.
It suggests that Japanese horror continues to evolve.
Keiichiro Toyama (Founder / Creator, Bokeh Game Studio)
Nishiyama's sensibility and the cast's vivid performances create an unforgettable chemistry.
Although visual effects are used throughout, they never call attention to themselves.
Instead, they quietly support both the emotional world of the characters and the film itself.
His love of games is also evident in the screenplay and narrative structure, revealing a refreshing new artistic voice.
Hiroshinikov (Film Critic)
Drawing inspiration from socially conscious arthouse horror and modern Western horror traditions before channeling them back into Japanese horror, this film marks an ambitious new step.
At last, a genuine new wave of Japanese horror filmmaking has become visible.
Yoiko Fujimi (Manga Artist)
Watching the world through earphones, feeling only half connected to reality...
This film vividly brought back the emotional confinement of adolescence.
While portraying the classroom as the overwhelming "society" it feels like to young people, it remains genuinely eerie and frightening.
I'm truly delighted that a horror film like this has emerged from Japan.
Experience Nishiyama's extraordinary attention to sound, camerawork, and every carefully crafted gaze in the theater.
Takeo Matsuzaki (Film Critic)
Having grown up without fellow filmmakers in his regional hometown, Masaki Nishiyama independently handled directing, writing, cinematography, editing, and production.
Working from a single laptop, he devoted himself to genre filmmaking—particularly horror and science fiction—an uncommon path in Japanese independent cinema.
His career recalls filmmakers such as Sam Raimi and Fede Álvarez, suggesting an exciting future lies ahead.
For more details, please see the press release.
Press Release
Geek Pictures, Distribution & Marketing | Comments and Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the Film “The Invisible Half” Released
Geek Pictures will handle distribution and promotion for the feature film *Invisible Half*, the debut feature by Masataka Nishiyama—a young filmmaker garnering global attention—which will open nationwide starting Friday, July 31, at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya and other theaters. In addition, we are pleased to share new comments from various figures across different fields, as well as previously unreleased behind-the-scenes photos.
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Astonished by this encounter with a new talent!
Praise is pouring in from all walks of life!
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
As expected of a film that’s the talk of the town, praise is pouring in from all walks of life. Reactions are pouring in from beyond the film industry, including comments from TV Tokyo producer Tokio Omori; “SILENT HILL” series producer Motoi Okamoto; writer and model Kyu Kanai; actor and filmmaker Takumi Saito; and manga artist Yoiko Fujimi. Reading these diverse comments—each reflecting the film’s truly unique character—only heightens our anticipation for its release.
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Full support from the filming locations!
Rare behind-the-scenes photos capturing the “shadows”—a key visual element Director Nishiyama was particularly focused on—have been released!
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Along with the comments, new behind-the-scenes photos have also been released. Filming for this project took place in Ehime Prefecture, Director Nishiyama’s hometown. Armed with approximately 220 storyboards he had prepared, Director Nishiyama visited locations such as Matsuyama Shinonome Junior and Senior High School, Matsuyama General Park, the ocean at Umezu-ji, and a tunnel. He confirmed that the unique textures of each location aligned perfectly with the image of “shadows” in the script before proceeding with filming. Matsuyama Shinonome Junior and Senior High School, which served as the main filming location, is not an environment that can be used freely since it is a place where students attend classes; however, the school administration reportedly spared no effort in cooperating, saying, “If it can contribute to this film.” Additionally, the Iyo Railway buses featured in the film are older models that are no longer in service, but these were also provided by the local community as a gesture of support.
The behind-the-scenes photos capture a pale, delicate atmosphere that evokes the “pangs of youth” experienced by the protagonists, all while the image of “shadows” flickers in and out of view. They offer a glimpse into the filming of this work, which has been hailed as the “birth of a new genre.”
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Full list of comments *In alphabetical order*
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Tokio Omori (Producer, TV Tokyo)
A gaze can hurt people. A gaze can create monsters. A gaze can also save people.
Nishiyama has crafted an intensely personal coming-of-age horror film that will resonate deeply with audiences.
Motoi Okamoto (Producer, SILENT HILL Series)
Based on an idea Nishiyama had nurtured since his teenage years, Invisible Half is a rare coming-of-age horror film.
Rather than relying solely on fear, it transforms adolescent uncertainty and fragile friendships into something both haunting and profoundly beautiful.
Long after the credits roll, its unique emotional aftertaste remains.
Tama Kanai (Writer / Model)
When I was in elementary and junior high school, the classroom was my entire world—and I was genuinely afraid of it.
You can look away from what you don't want to see, but it's much harder to shut out sounds.
Chalk scraping across the blackboard. Laughter. A door slamming shut.
Even with my head buried in a book, those sounds invaded my world.
That's why I wished I could always wear earphones.
This film reminded me of how frightened I once was.
I'm grateful I survived those years.
Takumi Saitoh (Actor / Filmmaker)
Nishiyama has always struck me as a true craftsman—someone unwavering in pursuing his own cinematic voice.
While Invisible Half belongs to the horror genre, it never depends on fear alone.
Its emotional depth, remarkable performances, and compelling storytelling carry the audience to the very end.
The familiar sensations of smartphones and earphones gradually transform into a uniquely cinematic experience.
Naoko Sato (Screenwriter / Game Creator)
Bathed in vivid shades of blue, this film is at once a horror story featuring an uncanny creature and a beautiful coming-of-age drama.
It vividly recalls the fragile emotional landscape of adolescence, suspended between self and others.
I hope many people experience where this story—born entirely from Masaki Nishiyama's singular vision—ultimately leads.
Senkin (Author, The Mouth Survey)
Painful. Heartbreaking. Disturbing.
The invisible conflicts carried by a transparent girl summon an invisible horror.
Performance, sound, and direction merge into one overwhelming emotional experience.
I still don't know how to describe what I felt.
Kotaro Terauchi (Fake Documentary Q)
Without relying on gimmicks, this film discovers fresh possibilities within classic horror storytelling.
By carefully building universal themes of fear, growth, and narrative power, it achieves extraordinary freshness.
Its entertainment value is matched by a striking photographic aesthetic that permeates every frame.
It suggests that Japanese horror continues to evolve.
Keiichiro Toyama (Founder / Creator, Bokeh Game Studio)
Nishiyama's sensibility and the cast's vivid performances create an unforgettable chemistry.
Although visual effects are used throughout, they never call attention to themselves.
Instead, they quietly support both the emotional world of the characters and the film itself.
His love of games is also evident in the screenplay and narrative structure, revealing a refreshing new artistic voice.
Hiroshinikov (Film Critic)
Drawing inspiration from socially conscious arthouse horror and modern Western horror traditions before channeling them back into Japanese horror, this film marks an ambitious new step.
At last, a genuine new wave of Japanese horror filmmaking has become visible.
Yoiko Fujimi (Manga Artist)
Watching the world through earphones, feeling only half connected to reality...
This film vividly brought back the emotional confinement of adolescence.
While portraying the classroom as the overwhelming "society" it feels like to young people, it remains genuinely eerie and frightening.
I'm truly delighted that a horror film like this has emerged from Japan.
Experience Nishiyama's extraordinary attention to sound, camerawork, and every carefully crafted gaze in the theater.
Takeo Matsuzaki (Film Critic)
Having grown up without fellow filmmakers in his regional hometown, Masaki Nishiyama independently handled directing, writing, cinematography, editing, and production.
Working from a single laptop, he devoted himself to genre filmmaking—particularly horror and science fiction—an uncommon path in Japanese independent cinema.
His career recalls filmmakers such as Sam Raimi and Fede Álvarez, suggesting an exciting future lies ahead.
For more details, please see the press release.
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Astonished by this encounter with a new talent!
Praise is pouring in from all walks of life!
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
As expected of a film that’s the talk of the town, praise is pouring in from all walks of life. Reactions are pouring in from beyond the film industry, including comments from TV Tokyo producer Tokio Omori; “SILENT HILL” series producer Motoi Okamoto; writer and model Kyu Kanai; actor and filmmaker Takumi Saito; and manga artist Yoiko Fujimi. Reading these diverse comments—each reflecting the film’s truly unique character—only heightens our anticipation for its release.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Full support from the filming locations!
Rare behind-the-scenes photos capturing the “shadows”—a key visual element Director Nishiyama was particularly focused on—have been released!
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
Along with the comments, new behind-the-scenes photos have also been released. Filming for this project took place in Ehime Prefecture, Director Nishiyama’s hometown. Armed with approximately 220 storyboards he had prepared, Director Nishiyama visited locations such as Matsuyama Shinonome Junior and Senior High School, Matsuyama General Park, the ocean at Umezu-ji, and a tunnel. He confirmed that the unique textures of each location aligned perfectly with the image of “shadows” in the script before proceeding with filming. Matsuyama Shinonome Junior and Senior High School, which served as the main filming location, is not an environment that can be used freely since it is a place where students attend classes; however, the school administration reportedly spared no effort in cooperating, saying, “If it can contribute to this film.” Additionally, the Iyo Railway buses featured in the film are older models that are no longer in service, but these were also provided by the local community as a gesture of support.
The behind-the-scenes photos capture a pale, delicate atmosphere that evokes the “pangs of youth” experienced by the protagonists, all while the image of “shadows” flickers in and out of view. They offer a glimpse into the filming of this work, which has been hailed as the “birth of a new genre.”
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Full list of comments *In alphabetical order*
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Tokio Omori (Producer, TV Tokyo)
A gaze can hurt people. A gaze can create monsters. A gaze can also save people.
Nishiyama has crafted an intensely personal coming-of-age horror film that will resonate deeply with audiences.
Motoi Okamoto (Producer, SILENT HILL Series)
Based on an idea Nishiyama had nurtured since his teenage years, Invisible Half is a rare coming-of-age horror film.
Rather than relying solely on fear, it transforms adolescent uncertainty and fragile friendships into something both haunting and profoundly beautiful.
Long after the credits roll, its unique emotional aftertaste remains.
Tama Kanai (Writer / Model)
When I was in elementary and junior high school, the classroom was my entire world—and I was genuinely afraid of it.
You can look away from what you don't want to see, but it's much harder to shut out sounds.
Chalk scraping across the blackboard. Laughter. A door slamming shut.
Even with my head buried in a book, those sounds invaded my world.
That's why I wished I could always wear earphones.
This film reminded me of how frightened I once was.
I'm grateful I survived those years.
Takumi Saitoh (Actor / Filmmaker)
Nishiyama has always struck me as a true craftsman—someone unwavering in pursuing his own cinematic voice.
While Invisible Half belongs to the horror genre, it never depends on fear alone.
Its emotional depth, remarkable performances, and compelling storytelling carry the audience to the very end.
The familiar sensations of smartphones and earphones gradually transform into a uniquely cinematic experience.
Naoko Sato (Screenwriter / Game Creator)
Bathed in vivid shades of blue, this film is at once a horror story featuring an uncanny creature and a beautiful coming-of-age drama.
It vividly recalls the fragile emotional landscape of adolescence, suspended between self and others.
I hope many people experience where this story—born entirely from Masaki Nishiyama's singular vision—ultimately leads.
Senkin (Author, The Mouth Survey)
Painful. Heartbreaking. Disturbing.
The invisible conflicts carried by a transparent girl summon an invisible horror.
Performance, sound, and direction merge into one overwhelming emotional experience.
I still don't know how to describe what I felt.
Kotaro Terauchi (Fake Documentary Q)
Without relying on gimmicks, this film discovers fresh possibilities within classic horror storytelling.
By carefully building universal themes of fear, growth, and narrative power, it achieves extraordinary freshness.
Its entertainment value is matched by a striking photographic aesthetic that permeates every frame.
It suggests that Japanese horror continues to evolve.
Keiichiro Toyama (Founder / Creator, Bokeh Game Studio)
Nishiyama's sensibility and the cast's vivid performances create an unforgettable chemistry.
Although visual effects are used throughout, they never call attention to themselves.
Instead, they quietly support both the emotional world of the characters and the film itself.
His love of games is also evident in the screenplay and narrative structure, revealing a refreshing new artistic voice.
Hiroshinikov (Film Critic)
Drawing inspiration from socially conscious arthouse horror and modern Western horror traditions before channeling them back into Japanese horror, this film marks an ambitious new step.
At last, a genuine new wave of Japanese horror filmmaking has become visible.
Yoiko Fujimi (Manga Artist)
Watching the world through earphones, feeling only half connected to reality...
This film vividly brought back the emotional confinement of adolescence.
While portraying the classroom as the overwhelming "society" it feels like to young people, it remains genuinely eerie and frightening.
I'm truly delighted that a horror film like this has emerged from Japan.
Experience Nishiyama's extraordinary attention to sound, camerawork, and every carefully crafted gaze in the theater.
Takeo Matsuzaki (Film Critic)
Having grown up without fellow filmmakers in his regional hometown, Masaki Nishiyama independently handled directing, writing, cinematography, editing, and production.
Working from a single laptop, he devoted himself to genre filmmaking—particularly horror and science fiction—an uncommon path in Japanese independent cinema.
His career recalls filmmakers such as Sam Raimi and Fede Álvarez, suggesting an exciting future lies ahead.
For more details, please see the press release.
