Death Train (2004 Film)

Death Train, known in Japan as Kyofu ressha, is a 2004 Japanese horror film directed by Kazuyuki Sakamoto. The production is based on the manga work of Hideshi Hino and serves as the third installment in the Hino Hideshi Theater of Horror hexology.

Plot

The story follows three high school friends who board a train during their day off. Following a sudden, intense flash of light and a deafening sound, the group finds themselves in a disorienting situation. Although they return to school the following day, they encounter strange occurrences, including families behaving out of sync and mysterious figures in black pursuing them. The narrative explores the blurred lines between reality and nightmare as the protagonists struggle to understand their circumstances.

Production

The film has a runtime of 54 minutes and was produced by Takafumi Ohashi. It is part of a series of adaptations focusing on the horror manga of Hideshi Hino.

Cast

• Aja
• Narumi Konno
• Ayano Tachibana
• Saya Yuki