The Forbidden Play(2023)
禁じられた遊び
Don't call the dead.
The Forbidden Play Synopsis
A boy, after tragically losing his mother in an accident, performs a resurrection spell in the hope of reviving her. However, he ends up awakening something evil.
The Forbidden Play (2023) is a horror and thriller film directed by Hideo Nakata, released on September 8, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Kanna Hashimoto, Daiki Shigeoka, Mayu Hotta and Shinobu Hasegawa. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Hideo Nakata
- Writers:
- Noriaki Sugihara, Karma Shimizu
- Producers:
- TAGUCHI Yusuke, Takara Kosugi, Muneyuki Kii
- Cinematographer:
- Takahiro Imai
- Composer:
- Hiroaki Tsutsumi
- Production:
- Toei Company, TBS Sparkle, DUB, TBS, J Storm, MBS, CBC, TC Entertainment, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corporation, jeki, Discovery Next, Hokkaido Broadcasting, Yami, Discover 21
- Status:
- Released
The Forbidden Play Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kanna Hashimoto
as Hiroko Kurasawa
Daiki Shigeoka
as Naoto Ihara
Mayu Hotta
as Maya Hiraoka
Shinobu Hasegawa
as Kenshin Daimon
Kenta Izuka
as Kuniaki Kurasawa
Minato Shougaki
as Haruto Ihara
MEGUMI
as Shuko Noda
Yuki Kura
as Ryouji Kawashibara
Shinya Niiro
as Kawasaki
Michiko Shimizu
as Sachi Murata
Tarō Suwa
as Sachi Murata's Husband
First Summer Uika
as Miyuki Ihara
Key crew
Directed by Hideo Nakata, written by Noriaki Sugihara and Karma Shimizu, produced by TAGUCHI Yusuke, Takara Kosugi and Muneyuki Kii.
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The Forbidden Play Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 39 ratings.
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The Forbidden Play – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Forbidden Play online?
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The Forbidden Play (2023) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Forbidden Play?
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The main cast of The Forbidden Play (2023) includes Kanna Hashimoto, Daiki Shigeoka, Mayu Hotta, Shinobu Hasegawa and Kenta Izuka. The film was directed by Hideo Nakata. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Forbidden Play released?
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The Forbidden Play was released on September 8, 2023 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Forbidden Play worth watching?
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The Forbidden Play (2023) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.