X-Cross (エクスクロス 魔境伝説, Ekusu Kurosu Makyō Densetsu, lit. X-Cross: Legend of the Devil's Nest) is a 2007 Japanese action horror film directed by Kenta Fukasaku, based on the novel Sono Kētai wa X-Cross de (そのケータイはXXで, lit. The Cellphone Is an X-Cross) by Nobuyuki Jōkō. The film stars Nao Matsushita, Ami Suzuki, Shoko Nakagawa, Maju Ozawa, and Hiroyuki Ikeuchi.[1][2][3][4][5]
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| Directed by | Kenta Fukasaku |
| Screenplay by | Tetsuya Oishi |
| Based on | Sono Kētai wa X-Cross de by Nobuyuki Jōkō |
| Produced by | Masatake Kondô |
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| Cinematography | Takashi Komatsu |
| Edited by | Chieko Suzaki |
| Music by | Yoshihiro Ike |
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| Distributed by | Toei |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Plot edit
Recovering from a failed love affair, Shiyori Mizuno and her best friend Aiko Hiuke decide to travel to the country on vacation. Arriving at a village, the two friends soon discover the villagers are all a part of a brutal cult.
Cast edit
- Nao Matsushita as Shiyori Mizuno
- Ami Suzuki as Aiko Hiuke
- Shoko Nakagawa as Yayoi Tachibana
- Maju Ozawa as Reika Saionji
- Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Keiichi Asamiya
- Ayuko Iwane as Shizuka Mononobe
- Nozomu Iwao as Akira Mononobe
- Rikiya Koyama as Akira Mononobe's voice
- Yoshiyuki Morishita as Yae
- Kyōji Kamui
- Takashi Nishina
Music edit
The film's ending theme song is "Potential Breakup Song" (こわれそうな愛の歌, Kowaresōna Ai no Uta) by Aly & AJ.[5] Ami Suzuki covered the song under the pseudonym "Ami Suzuki Joins Aly & AJ" to promote the film.[6]
Home media edit
X-Cross was released in the U.S. on Blu-ray by Media Blasters on September 28, 2021.[7][8]
References edit
- ^ ＸＸ エクスクロス 魔境伝説. Kinema Junpo Film Database (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
- ^ エクスクロス 魔境伝説 (2007). Allcinema.net (in Japanese). Stingray. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
- ^ "エクスクロス 魔境伝説". Eiga.com. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ "エクスクロス 魔境伝説". Yahoo! Japan. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ a b "ＸＸ エクスクロス 〜魔境伝説〜". Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan, Inc. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ "Hot News | 鈴木 亜美（すずき あみ）". Avex Inc. Archived from the original on 2008-03-17. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ "September 2021 Releases!". Media Blasters. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ "X-Cross". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
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