Directed by Keishi Kondo

Starring Daiki Nunami, Satoshi Oka, Saionji Ryuseigun, Kaho Seto

Japan, 2022, 100 minutes
New Religion is a horror drama following Miyabi who lost her only daughter in an accident.

“After her daughter’s death, divorced Miyabi works as a call girl. One day, she meets a weird customer who wants to take a picture of her spine. Then, at another assignation, her feet. She soon realises that every time she allows her body to be photographed, her daughter’s spirit gets closer. Soon only her eyes remain to be captured, leading to the collapse of society in this bold, visionary and unique fantasy”

A truly impressive directorial debut that feels reminiscent of something you’d only see in Twin Peaks: The Return, this eerie, thought provoking J-Horror film knows exactly how to get under your skin with its perfectly executed scenes of slow burning terror and its heartbreaking scenes of drama.