BFI Escapes: Here's how you can see Japanese horror film EXIT 8 for free in Scottish cinemas
Here’s how you can see hit Japanese psychological horror EXIT 8 for free in Scottish cinemas.
Cinema fans in Scotland will have the chance to see new film EXIT 8 for free in various venues around the country.
The new Japanese psychological horror will be showing in select cinemas around Scotland on Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14 ahead of its nationwide release later this month.
More than 100 independent cinemas across the UK will host free screenings as part of Escapes, an initiative supported by the British Film Institute , BFI and National Lottery designed to make going to the pictures more accessible.
Already a hit in Japan, EXIT 8 has grossed more than $39 million worldwide so far, with its official UK release set for April 24.
What is EXIT 8 about?
The film synopsis reads: “EXIT 8 follows a man trapped in an endless sterile subway passageway as he sets out to find Exit 8.
“The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don't, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. But even a single oversight will send him back to the beginning. Will he ever reach his goal and escape this infinite corridor?”
EXIT 8 is based on the award-winning video game of the same name, which became a cult hit following its release in 2023. The film adaptation directed by Genki Kawamura and stars Kazunari Ninomiya, who starred in Clint Eastwood’s Letters from Iwo Jima.
Where to watch EXIT 8? Here are the Scottish cinemas hosting free screenings of the film
There are 13 cinemas across Scotland which will host free screenings of EXIT 8 on April 13-14.
If you’re hoping to see the film for free, here are all of the participating Scottish cinemas:
- Grosvenor Picture House, Glasgow
- Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh
- Eden Court, Inverness
- Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy
- Lanternhouse Cinema, Cumbernauld
- Pavilion Cinema, Galashiels
- Hippodrome Cinema, Bo'ness
- Waterfront Cinema, Greenock
- Studio Cinema, Dunoon
- Astoria Cinema, Ayrshire
- Merlin Cinema, Thurso
- Phoenix Cinema, Kirkwall
- The Montrose Cinema, Montrose
When does EXIT 8 come out?
EXIT 8 will officially be released in UK cinemas from April 24.
However, the free screenings of the horror film through Escapes will be held either on Monday, April 13 or Tuesday, April 14.
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How can I see the EXIT 8 film for free in Scotland?
If you would like to see EXIT 8 ahead of its official release in UK cinemas, you can book a free screening at any of the above cinemas through the official Escapes website, here.
Further information about the date and time of each screening will be available when you book, as will any potential content warnings.
The film will be shown with descriptive subtitles on screen.
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