The Samejima Incident (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2020, The Samejima Incident is a horror film directed by Jirô Nagae, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Samejima Incident stars Sakurako Konishi as Fumi, Rena Takeda as Nana Sasaki, Shogo Hama as Ryo and Karasu Hayshi as Yuuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Samejima Incident has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Samejima Incident page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Samejima Incident tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Samejima Incident (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Samejima Incident change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Samejima Incident worth watching?
- The Samejima Incident holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Samejima Incident?
- The Samejima Incident stars Sakurako Konishi, Rena Takeda, Shogo Hama, Karasu Hayshi and Moe Tsurumi.
- When was The Samejima Incident released?
- The Samejima Incident was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.