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THE STAIRCASE OF LOST DREAMS

Dream or reality? A terrifying experience lurking in everyday life.

TRAILER
INTRODUCTION
迷夢の階段

INTRODUCTION

A One-Location Horror Set Entirely Inside a House

The story unfolds almost entirely within the limited spaces of a living room and an entryway. The characters' dialogues are rich with foreshadowing, accompanied by subtle changes in their expressions. This work skillfully portrays the fear and unease that lurk just beyond everyday life. Through the characters' nuanced gestures and expressions, viewers will feel the creeping sense of dread intensify. The film maintains a constant tension, delivering a genuine experience of fear. By highlighting the abnormality hidden within the ordinary, this story, set in a confined space, will leave a lasting impression on its audience.

迷夢の階段
迷夢の階段

STORY

The Unveiling of Unease in the Final Three Minutes

Yuji Hatanaka and his wife Mai live a modest yet happy life in a quiet suburb near Tokyo. Though they have no children, their days are filled with contentment. One day, while relaxing and chatting in their living room, they receive a visit from Yuji's former colleague and his wife. What starts as a friendly gathering soon takes a turn as Yuji's behavior begins to raise a sense of unease. This feeling gradually intensifies, and the atmosphere becomes increasingly tense. In the final three minutes, the true nature of this unease is revealed. The shocking truth behind Yuji's actions comes to light, unraveling the mystery hidden in his behavior.

STORY
CAST&STAFF

CAST&STAFF

岩田義之

Yuji Hatanaka / Yoshiyuki Iwata

篠田樹子

Mai Hatanaka / Mikiko Shinoda

麻宮竜太

Kengo Miyake / Ryuta Asamiya

安道理恵

Saori Miyake / Rie Yasumichi

迷夢の階段
迷夢の階段

Script/Director/Cinematography/Editing/VFX: Takeshi Kinugasa Sound Assistant: Rion Sano Cooperation: Maika Sano

Production Company: FIND MIX FILMS, Find Mix Co., Ltd. .

COMMENT

COMMENT

A mundane domestic situation becomes increasingly unsettling. The sterile set decor and calculated sound design (ominous tones at key moments) helps. But more so the acting by an excellent cast of four, with their abrupt pauses, subtle looks, and tense dialog.At its center is Yoshiyuki Iwata. As Yuji, Iwata exhibits a Norman Bates quality. Yuji has a similar strained politeness, quickly dismissive and quick to laugh at suggestions that anything's wrong. His tensely calm demeanor masks a storm beneath the surface, creating a memorable character who captures and holds our attention throughout the film

TABLOID WITCH AWARD(Thomas M. Sipos)

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