Re/Member (2022)

Re/Member takes the familiar time-loop idea and twists it into a nasty, propulsive scavenger hunt through the shadowy corridors of a high school, where every reset comes with fresh dread and a wicked sense of momentum. Director Eiichiro Hasumi keeps the vibe brisk and crowd-pleasing—part midnight-movie fun, part grisly survival thriller—anchored by Kanna Hashimoto’s likable, quietly tough performance as a girl who has to grow up fast or die trying. The “Red Person” is the kind of monster that sticks in your mind, not just for the design but for how relentlessly the film uses it to ratchet tension, then release it with bursts of dark, campy energy. It’s not for the squeamish, and it won’t be everyone’s flavor if you dislike gore, but if you want a high-concept horror ride with real camaraderie at its core, this one earns the watch.

Re/Member wants to mash up a teen friendship drama with a time-loop survival horror, and the setup is genuinely fun: a group of students forced to “solve” a gruesome scavenger hunt to earn tomorrow. The problem is the execution—dialogue can be painfully clunky, the storytelling feels slapdash, and the characters don’t get enough depth for you to really care who makes it to the next reset. The scares and gore are present, but the pacing rushes past tension-building and the monster work isn’t strong enough to carry the horror on its own. If you like slick, coherent horror with a satisfying payoff, this may frustrate you, but if you’re fine with messy YA-style thrills and a high body count, it can still be a serviceable late-night watch.