Exit 8 Review: The Japanese Horror Film That Turns a Subway Loop Into Something Deeply Human Explicit

Exit 8, the liminal horror video game adaptation that earned an 8-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2025, just hit North American theatres — and Arthur and Meaghan went to see it opening weekend. Game knowledge, anomaly breakdowns, spoiler section, and the full verdict on whether Genki Kawamura's subway loop nightmare is actually better than the game it's based on.
Exit 8 adapts a viral indie game into a tense, emotionally layered Japanese horror film. We break down the story, the scares, and why it works as more than just a video game movie.

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