Exit 8 is cinema for the livestreaming era

The film adaptation of the indie game Exit 8 successfully translates the game's looping subway station concept into a cinematic experience, focusing on immersion and anomaly detection. Director Genki Kawamura, influenced by figures like Shigeru Miyamoto and Satoshi Kon, aimed to replicate the feeling of watching a live stream. The adaptation adds a narrative structure to the game's premise, exploring themes of conscience and inaction within a city environment.

• GAME Exit 8
• COMPANY Nintendo