Exit 8
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Synopsis
A man becomes increasingly desperate when he realizes he is trapped in a subway station, needing to complete a mission to get out.
Cast
- Kazunari Ninomiya
- Yamato Kochi
- Naru Asanuma
- Kotone Hanase
- Hirota Ôtsuka
- Tara Nakashima
- Reo Soda
- Mikio Ueda
- Hikaru Kaihotsu
- Nana Komatsu
Moviegoers are saying
This indie psychological horror film, based on the popular game 'Exit 8', divides audiences between those who appreciate its liminal space atmosphere and production design, and those frustrated by its repetitive pacing and cryptic storytelling. Reviewers consistently praise the creepy corridor aesthetics reminiscent of Silent Hill PS1, while criticizing the protagonist's passive approach to escaping what appears to be a purgatorial subway system.
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- Apr 4, 2026
this happened to me in an ikea once
-ˏˋ mak ˊˎ-Aug 23, 2025this wouldn't happen to me #abortion
oliveSep 1, 2025him staying and waiting for anomaly to happen was getting on my nerves
sofa ₊˚⊹ - May 19, 2025
bus propaganda
Ju'Sep 21, 2025It's like watching someone play the game, except they absolutely suck at it.
LennyMay 28, 2025Fight✍️strangers✍️on✍️subways✍️to✍️avoid✍️purgatory
theresahole - Jun 21, 2026
this is the movie i think i thought Backrooms would be. fantastic production design and score!
demi adejuyigbeApr 9, 2026The moral of the story is that kids are better at video games.
Kit LazerMay 21, 2025Taking a popular indie video game and turning it into an allegory about choosing fatherhood or the single salaryman lifestyle and how every small decision in life counts? Yeah this was class. Btw check out The Golden Hour Film Podcast :)
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Reviews
- TSTushar Sahdev
The story keeps you guessing, and the conflicts are unique.
RRraxer92 raxer92SILENT HILL PS 1 in a corridor
ILIvan LopezExit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8. Exit 8.
- CRCesar Ramirez
The movie wasn’t bad, just an ok film didn’t really explain much about the exit and how it got there it kinda just makes you make your own head canon I guess. The ending as meh and it felt more like an AD for getting the birth rate up in JAPAN.
ABAaron BleickBesides some over zealous acting the movie was really well made
SWstacey willisit hits different when you’ve played the game before. i love the lore. play the game before you watch
- MBMark Baltierra
Very good movie!! Although I doubt it will be a box office smash, for the fact that not too many people watch foreign flicks. I thought it had a solid story and would consider it more of a dramatic suspense horror. Great concept!! I don't think it was marketed well but it…
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Metacritic
Feb 5, 2026
Does Exit 8 work as a film on its own? Yes, it does, but it likely works best for those who've played the game before and are familiar with the concept. Otherwise, the tedious nature of the game that is duplicated in the film can feel like more of a chore than entertainment. As a lover of the game, it felt like the perfect adaptation, but, much like the game, the film isn't going to be to everyone's taste.
Therese Lacson
Collider
Feb 5, 2026
It’s an adaptation that expands and contracts its source material in different ways––some successful, others less so––and a perfectly fine bit of psychological horror that understands the strengths of what it’s working from, even if it has little interest in trying to make them stronger.
C.J. Prince
The Film Stage
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Exit 8 (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Exit 8 (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's Exit 8 (2026) about?
A man becomes increasingly desperate when he realizes he is trapped in a subway station, needing to complete a mission to get out.
Who's the cast of Exit 8 (2026)?
- Kazunari Ninomiya as Lost Man
- Yamato Kochi as Walking Man
- Naru Asanuma as The Boy
- Kotone Hanase as High school student
- Hirota Ôtsuka as Chief Detective
- Tara Nakashima as High School Student
- Reo Soda as Child
- Mikio Ueda as Assistant Detective
- Hikaru Kaihotsu as Passerby
- Nana Komatsu as Lost man's partner
Who's the director behind Exit 8 (2026)?
Genki Kawamura directed Exit 8 (2026).
Who produced Exit 8 (2026)?
Yoshihiro Furusawa, Minami Ichikawa and Taichi Itô produced Exit 8 (2026).
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