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‘New Religion’ Japanese Body Horror Film Set as Screambox Original (EXCLUSIVE)

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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Cinedigm has acquired all North American rights to the Japanese sci-fi horror film “New Religion.” “New Religion” is a surrealist body horror film written, directed and produced by first-time feature filmmaker Kondo Keishi.

It stars Seto Kaho, Nunami Daiki, Oka Satoshi and Ryuseigun Saionji. After her daughter’s death, divorced Miyabi begins working as a call girl.

One day, she meets an unsettling customer who wants to take pictures of her body parts. Soon, she realizes that every time she allows her body to be photographed her daughter’s spirit gets closer.

She must decide how far she is willing to go to connect with her daughter once again. “New Religion” had its North American premiere last month at the Slamdance Film Festival and was nominated for best narrative feature.

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