Kaidan: 4 Horror Short Films by NOTHING NEW

NN4444 is a horror anthology of four stories of absurdity in modern society from a different perspective, by four up-and-coming directors who have been highly acclaimed at film festivals and advertising awards in Japan and overseas, together with 4 actors who will play a leading role in the future of the film industry.

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犬 DOG

14mins, 2023, Japan

Natsuki Nakagawa

As Kaede Tsuchida walks with her lover, Yonehara, they are barked at by a homeless woman like a dog. Surprised by this encounter, Yonehara ends up striking down the woman. However, Kaede becomes captivated by the woman who remains unfazed and expressionless, and she cannot get the woman out of her mind.

Rat Tat Tat

17mins, 2023, Japan

Keisuke Sakuma

At a bustling party, a woman in a red dress navigates through a sea of people, led by her partner. As the festivities unfold, a shocking and surreal event takes place. The woman's stomach begins to swell dramatically amidst the rhythmic clapping of the crowd. Her agony peaks as "something" emerges, only to dissolve into a mysterious white liquid, leaving her in despair and isolation.

VOID

19mins, 2023, Japan

Yusuke Iwasaki

Asagi’s classmates don’t seem concerned when her friend Satake suddenly dies in a strange way: they just continue their conversations about food and karaoke. While Asagi struggles with her loss, everything around her becomes increasingly absurd. A promising, idiosyncratic psychological horror debut with a generous dollop of dark humour and an eerie atmosphere.

洗净 SUCK

18mins, 2023, Japan

Takuya Miyahara

A group of friends gathers at a lakeside for a party. Mao stands alone, observing as Kenta flies a drone over the lake. He suddenly drowns but returns, exhausted. The others party in the cottage, unconcerned. At night, Kenta and others start obsessively drinking water, losing their will. Mao splashes water on the last unaffected person, and by dawn, they all rush into the lake, drowning themselves.