A chilling Japanese horror film where a high school girl and a transfer student must rebel against a bizarre human pyramid madness that takes over their town. With a runtime of just 82 minutes, it packs a punch with social commentary and eerie visuals.
Imagine walking into school one day and seeing your classmates start to form a human pyramid—and then your principal and teachers encourage it. That's the nightmare at the heart of New Group, a fresh Japanese horror film now playing in Belgian cinemas. Directed by Yûta Shimotsu, this 82-minute thriller turns a simple gymnastic formation into a terrifying symbol of conformity.
The story follows Ai (Anna Yamada), a high school girl suffocated by social pressure, and Yuu (Yuzu Aoki), a transfer student who struggles to fit in. As the pyramid-building spreads from school to the entire town, they become the last rebels against this absurd, cult-like phenomenon. Did you know that the film's cast includes Pierre Taki, a veteran Japanese actor known for his role in the video game series Yakuza? He brings a creepy authority to the principal role.
Director Yûta Shimotsu, known for his work in horror and dark comedy, uses the human pyramid as a metaphor for groupthink and peer pressure. The film's tight runtime ensures no scene overstays its welcome, keeping the tension high. With a TMDB rating of 7/10, it's already gaining buzz for its originality.
Whether you're a horror fan looking for something beyond jump scares or someone who loves a good social critique, New Group offers a unique experience. Don't miss it in Belgian cinemas—it's a conversation starter.
