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Swen Wensink @swensink.bsky.social · 1d

OMG!

Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 1d

Funky Forest: The Second Contact
Starts filming in Morioka, Iwate from Nov 2025!
Main cast includes Shogun stars Tadanobu Asano & Fumi Nikaido, ‘Renoir’ lead Yui Suzuki, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Ryu Morioka plus Morioka born members Ise Shima & comedy duo Chukenritsuhachiko
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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 6h

We've a special screening of Shinichiro Ueda's ONE CUT OF THE DEAD #カメラを止めるな！in London on Nov 2nd as part of the Japanese Film Club's J-Horror Halloween taking place at the Rich Mix!
Also playing are Miike's Audition and Kurosawa's Cure!
Information here - japanesefilm.club

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 1d

Funky Forest: The Second Contact
Starts filming in Morioka, Iwate from Nov 2025!
Main cast includes Shogun stars Tadanobu Asano & Fumi Nikaido, ‘Renoir’ lead Yui Suzuki, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Ryu Morioka plus Morioka born members Ise Shima & comedy duo Chukenritsuhachiko
natalie.mu/eiga/news/64...

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Jojopely @jojopely.bsky.social · 2d

Day 13: Monster in the Title. 🚨A Shinya Tsukamoto Film🚨 Hiruko the Goblin (Yōkai Hantā: Hiruko (妖怪ハンターヒルコ, Yōkai Hunter: Hiruko)) shop.terracottadistribution.com/products/hir... #31DayHorrorChallenge #塚本晋也 @terracottadist.bsky.social @thirdwindowfilms.com @nofspodcast.bsky.social

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 2d

2 of our latest Japanese films heading to Nottingham this week to play @mayhemfilmfestival.bsky.social
Toshiaki Toyoda's TRANSCENDING DIMENSIONS 次元を超える plays Thurs Oct 16
Yuriyan Retriever's MAG MAG 禍禍女 plays Sat Oct 18
www.mayhemfilmfestival.com/line-up

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 2d

Some very FUNKY news coming tomorrow, Oct 14!
Watch this space!

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 3d

The Most Terrible Time in My Life 我が人生最悪の時
The first film in Kaizo Hayashi's Maiku Hama trilogy, is reviewed at Asian Movie Pulse!
Bluray set out Oct 27!

The Most Terrible Time in My Life (1993) by Kaizo Hayashi Film Review

"Friendship? That can be dangerous." The Most Terrible Time in My Life (1993) by Kaizo Hayashi Film Review

asianmoviepulse.com

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 3d

What's your name, boy?
- Maiku Hama

Stairway to the Distant Past 遙かな時代の階段を Trailer

Part of the Maiku Hama Trilogy - Out on bluray October 27 from Third Window Films https://thirdwindowfilms.com/films/maiku-hama-trilogy/

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 6d

Despite the recent surge in popularity of Shinji Somai, his 1987 film LUMINOUS WOMAN 光る女 is still very much underseen.
Brilliant film. Just look at this glorious set design!
Out on bluray w/a lovely new master
Order @terracottadist.bsky.social
shop.terracottadistribution.com/products/lum...

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 4d

One of the best trilogies out there!!
And looking better than ever with new, lovely 4k masters!
The Maiku Hama Trilogy is out on Oct 27!
thirdwindowfilms.com/films/maiku-...

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 18d

Love this scene from Kaizo Hayashi's THE TRAP 罠
Real Obayashi vibes to it!
The Maiku Hama Trilogy is out in just 1 month, on October 27!
All 3 films look brilliant with their brand new 4k masters
Pre-order the set @terracottadist.bsky.social
shop.terracottadistribution.com/products/kai...

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Horror Losers @horrorlosers.bsky.social · 5d

MAG MAG (2025)💀💀💀½ La respuesta japonesa a WEAPONS, pero cuyas historias de cambio de punto de vista esconden giros disparatados. Una sorpresa siempre impredecible que empieza como un J-Horror modelo (en clave escatológica) y acaba con lírica visual trash. Seria candidata al gran WTF de #Sitges2025

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Omar ⛧ @mekanoide.es · 5d

Primera vez que me meto en un cine a las 8 de la mañana y me lo he pasado como un enano.

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 5d

Wonderful behind the scenes photos from the set of BUMPKIN SOUP ドレミファ娘の血は騒ぐ the 2nd film of Kiyoshi Kurosawa and the acting debut of Shogun star Yoriko Doguchi!
Out on region free bluray from us, featuring a new interview w/lead actress Yoriko Doguchi!
thirdwindowfilms.com/films/bumpki...

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 11d

Celebrating its 45th anniversary with a bomb!
Experience Sogo Ishii's CRAZY THUNDER ROAD 狂い咲きサンダーロード on bluray and digital from Third Window Films!
thirdwindowfilms.com/films/crazy-...

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 6d

Despite the recent surge in popularity of Shinji Somai, his 1987 film LUMINOUS WOMAN 光る女 is still very much underseen.
Brilliant film. Just look at this glorious set design!
Out on bluray w/a lovely new master
Order @terracottadist.bsky.social
shop.terracottadistribution.com/products/lum...

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 10d

"A fantastic set overall. Get it bought before the limited edition release goes out of print."
The Maiku Hama Trilogy gets a 4 star review by David Brook at Blueprint: Review!
Out on bluray Oct 27!

The Maiku Hama Trilogy - Third Window - Blueprint: Review

David Brook reviews Kaizô Hayashi's quirky Japanese noir films, which are being released on Blu-ray by Third Window Films.

blueprintreview.co.uk

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 7d

TONIGHT!

Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 25d

MAIKU HAMA DOUBLE BILL COMING TO LONDON!
Back to back screenings of Kaizo Hayashi's The Most Terrible Time in My Life + Stairway to the Distant Past on Aug 8 in London @thenickelcinema.bsky.social
Screenings introduced @jbalmont.bsky.social
ticketlab.app/event/35361#/
ticketlab.app/event/35362#/

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James Balmont @jbalmont.bsky.social · 8d

TOMORROW I’ll be introducing a double bill of Kaizo Hayashi sublime ‘Maiku Hama’ ‘90s neo-noir classics at @thenickelcinema.bsky.social to mark the release of @thirdwindowfilms.com, stunning new box set. Ticket links below!

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 9d

We've a special screening of Shinichiro Ueda's ONE CUT OF THE DEAD #カメラを止めるな！in London on Nov 2nd as part of the Japan Film Club's J-Horror Halloween taking place at the Rich Mix London along with Miike's Audition and Kurosawa's Cure!
Information here - japanesefilm.club

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 16d

Junichi Yasuda's A SAMURAI IN TIME #侍タイムスリッパー went from playing 1 indie cinema to winning the Japanese Academy Award for Best Picture!
If you love classic Japanese cinema & culture, then it's for you!
Region free bluray @terracottadist.bsky.social
shop.terracottadistribution.com/products/a-s...

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 10d

"A fantastic set overall. Get it bought before the limited edition release goes out of print."
The Maiku Hama Trilogy gets a 4 star review by David Brook at Blueprint: Review!
Out on bluray Oct 27!

The Maiku Hama Trilogy - Third Window - Blueprint: Review

David Brook reviews Kaizô Hayashi's quirky Japanese noir films, which are being released on Blu-ray by Third Window Films.

blueprintreview.co.uk

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 11d

Celebrating its 45th anniversary with a bomb!
Experience Sogo Ishii's CRAZY THUNDER ROAD 狂い咲きサンダーロード on bluray and digital from Third Window Films!
thirdwindowfilms.com/films/crazy-...

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 12d

2 screenings of Yuriyan Retriever's debut MAG MAG #禍禍女 are coming to the UK over the next month!
Brings a new life to J-Horror!!
Oct 18 - Nottingham @mayhemfilmfestival.bsky.social
www.broadway.org.uk/whats-on/may...
Nov 1 - London @frightfest.bsky.social
frightfest.co.uk/Halloween2025/

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 13d

Our latest J-horror film MAG MAG 禍禍女 will be having its European Premiere playing Oct 9 & 10 at the 58th @sitgesfilmfestival.bsky.social with director Yuriyan Retriever Q&A!

Mag Mag

When Mag Mag the ghost kills her sweetheart, Sanae is gripped by a craving for justice, although she will soon discover the true identity of the person who she should really be seeking revenge on.…

sitgesfilmfestival.com

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