Exit 8 review — you'll never look at subway tunnels the same way after watching this tense horror movie

Exit 8 is a near-perfect adaptation of the hit horror game, delivering more lore, more anomalies, and more tension. Brace yourself, you might just end up dreading your next subway commute even more.

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  Aesthetically, it's pretty much identical to the game, and fans will be thrilled

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  Amazing use of special effects

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  Kazunari Ninomiya delivers a very strong performance

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  Supporting cast can freak you out without even speaking

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  Expands on the game and adds more story

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  Some effective scares

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  Has a couple of pacing issues, struggles to fill a 90-minute runtime

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  The ending may not satisfy everyone

Exit 8 is the latest horror game to screen adaptation, joining A24's Backrooms in championing liminal spaces and how terrifying they can be. Fans of the short game by Kotake Create will likely be surprised by just how effective Exit 8 is, bringing the story to life on screen ...