The Samejima Incident(2020)
真･鮫島事件
The Samejima Incident Synopsis
Every year, Nana Sasaki and her former classmates hold a reunion of their high school music club. This year, the reunion is being held online. However, one of them, Ayumi, doesn't show up. When the others voice their concern, Yuki and Suzu reluctantly tell them about the Samejima Incident, an urban legend which circulated on the internet 20 years earlier. Those who find the truth about it become cursed and die. As Nana and the others start to panic, the real horror begins.
The Samejima Incident (2020) is a horror film directed by Jirô Nagae, released on November 27, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Rena Takeda, Sakurako Konishi, Shogo Hama and Karasu Hayashi. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Jirô Nagae
- Writers:
- Jirô Nagae
- Producers:
- Makoto Kimata, Kyôsuke Ueno, Shuji Ito
- Cinematographer:
- Tetsuro Imai
- Production:
- Canter, Aeon Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Samejima Incident (2020) Trailer
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The Samejima Incident Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rena Takeda
as Nana Sasaki
Sakurako Konishi
as Fumi
Shogo Hama
as Ryo
Karasu Hayashi
as Yuuki
Moe Tsurumi
as Suzu
Gaku Sano
as Onii-chan
Key crew
Directed by Jirô Nagae, written by Jirô Nagae, produced by Makoto Kimata, Kyôsuke Ueno and Shuji Ito.
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The Samejima Incident Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Samejima Incident – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Samejima Incident online?
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The Samejima Incident (2020) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Samejima Incident?
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The main cast of The Samejima Incident (2020) includes Rena Takeda, Sakurako Konishi, Shogo Hama, Karasu Hayashi and Moe Tsurumi. The film was directed by Jirô Nagae. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Samejima Incident released?
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The Samejima Incident was released on November 27, 2020 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Samejima Incident worth watching?
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The Samejima Incident (2020) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Samejima Incident?
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Yes. The official The Samejima Incident trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.