Ghost Theater


Ghost Theater is a 2015 Japanese horror film directed by Hideo Nakata and a remake of Don't Look Up. It was released on November 21, 2015.
In May 2018, an anthology series based on the film was released in the United States on Toku.

Synopsis

Sara is cast to play a small role in a stage play directed by Gota Nishikino . Aoi and Kaori are the lead actresses and they prepare hard every day. Then, a female staff member is found dead in the theater. Aoi falls down and loses consciousness. Sara is then picked to takeover her lead role.

Cast

The film was part of the Midnight Passion section of the 20th Busan International Film Festival.

Reception

Box office

The film grossed on its opening weekend in Japan.

Critical response

Maggie Lee of Variety responded negatively to the film, stating that "Hideo Nakata sinks to new lows with this creaky and vacuous backstage thriller."