Alter Ego (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2002, Alter Ego is a horror film directed by Issei Shibata, running about 63 minutes. “Death is closer than you think” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three aspiring young Japanese models are on their very first fashion shoot at an abandoned school one hot summer day. Without warning, strange events begin occurring around the set that causes the models and photo crew to question their sanity, as one by one they begin to die agonizing and painful deaths that are seemingly caused by none other than themselves.
Who’s in it. Alter Ego stars Nobuko Sakuma as Mizuki Ueno, Sena as Maya Shimazaki, Chieko Kawabe as Yuka Hôjô and Hideo Sakaki as Kôhei Yamazaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Alter Ego has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alter Ego page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alter Ego tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alter Ego (2002)?
- In US, Alter Ego is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alter Ego worth watching?
- Alter Ego holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alter Ego?
- Alter Ego stars Nobuko Sakuma, Sena, Chieko Kawabe, Hideo Sakaki and Tarō Suwa.
- When was Alter Ego released?
- Alter Ego was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.