EXIT 8 – Official Selection – Out of Competition—Cannes Festival 78th Edition
Date: May 21 2025
Venue: Palais des festivals et des Congrès de Cannes, 1 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
Exit 8: From Psychological Horror Game to Cannes Film Premiere
Exit 8 is a psychological horror game renowned for its eerie atmosphere and unsettling gameplay.
Players find themselves trapped in an endless underground passageway, forced to carefully observe their surroundings in search of « The Exit 8. »
The game draws inspiration from Japanese underground passageways, liminal spaces, and the unnerving concept of backrooms—creating an experience that is both disorienting and terrifying.
Adapted from a cult Japanese horror video game, Exit 8 transforms a seemingly ordinary subway corridor into a psychological labyrinth, where the protagonist must navigate anomalies to escape. The film’s claustrophobic tension, combined with hypnotic cinematography and an eerie electronic score, created an immersive experience that resonated deeply with the 2,300 attendees at the Lumière Theatre.
Even before the film began, anticipation was palpable, with the audience applauding in excitement. As the credits rolled, the applause intensified, culminating in a full eight-minute ovation, solidifying Exit 8 as one of the festival’s most talked-about cinematic experiences.
Genki Kawamura’s Exit 8 captivated audiences during its Midnight Screening, —a poetic nod to its title.
The Film Adaptation at Cannes 2025
In an exciting development, Exit 8 was adapted into a feature film and premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival during a midnight screening.
Directed by Genki Kawamura, the movie retains the chilling essence of the game while deepening its themes of isolation and psychological tension.
The film follows a man trapped in a subway corridor, desperately searching for Exit 8.
His only hope lies in identifying anomalies—if he spots one, he must turn back; if none appear, he must continue forward.
This unique mechanic translates the game’s unsettling challenge into a gripping cinematic experience.
Gameplay: A Test of Perception
The game itself delivers a short yet intense experience, relying on visual perception and psychological unease.
Players must recognize subtle differences in their surroundings to progress, with anomalies ranging from the blatantly terrifying—ghostly figures appearing in the corridor—to the disturbingly subtle, such as minor lighting shifts or misplaced objects. The ultimate challenge is identifying these changes eight times in a row to escape.
With its minimalist yet deeply immersive design, Exit 8 continues to captivate players and now, through its film adaptation, horror enthusiasts as well.
Genki Kawamura is a Japanese filmmaker, producer, & writer
Born on March 12, 1979, in Yokohama, Japan. He has played a significant role in Japanese cinema, producing acclaim.
Exit 8 (2025) trailer Cannes Fim Festival 78th Edition produce by
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Genki Kawamura
Website: https://genkikawamura.com/
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