
Exit 8 Review: The Small Changes Are the Scariest Part
A commuter must spot changes in a repeating subway corridor to escape. The small details are tense to watch, but some attempts go on too long.


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A commuter trapped in a repeating subway corridor must spot unusual changes and follow the rules to reach Exit 8.
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A commuter must spot changes in a repeating subway corridor to escape. The small details are tense to watch, but some attempts go on too long.
By Milo Cross
Genki Kawamura directs this Japanese horror film based on Kotake Create’s game. Kazunari Ninomiya plays a traveler trying to escape a repeating subway passage, with Yamato Kochi and Naru Asanuma. The 2025 film opened in US theaters on April 10, 2026. In Japanese; approximately 95 minutes; rated PG-13. Available through AMC+ in the United States. Availability varies by country.
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