Dark Red

In 2009, there was a (fictional!) devastating forest fire in northern Japan's Shizuoka Province in which numerous people disappeared without a trace. The medium Yuna lost her entire family and 15 years later sets out to find clues as to what was behind the disaster. By touching her sister's personal belongings, she hopes to uncover the mystery of her disappearance. When she encounters a dead figure in the middle of the wilderness, she loses herself completely in the green of the forest. The beginning of a mystical journey, an attempt by the survivors to finally mourn the dead.

Directed by Yasuyuki Nakahira, Dark Red leans on a strong ensemble — Miku, Haruna Tamagawa, Hidemi Suzuki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 2020.