Toxic Daughter

Hagino moves into a new home with her husband, Atsuhiro, and her teenage stepdaughter, Moeka. Having grown up without a loving family, Hagino views this new living arrangement as the fulfillment of a long-held dream. The domestic peace is shattered when Hagino receives a desperate call for help from Moeka while she is away. Upon returning home, she finds the house in shambles and Moeka in distress, with a mysterious young girl armed with scissors standing over her.

This Japanese horror thriller was directed by Eisuke Naito, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Naruki Matsuhisa. In the chronological order of Naito's work, this film follows The Crone and Liverleaf, and precedes HIGUMA!! The Killer Bear and Ice Blood. The movie features a cast including Aimi Satsukawa as Hagino, Sera Uehara as Moeka, Himena Irei as Chi-chan, and Terunosuke Takezai as Atsuhiro. Other roles are played by Erika Mabuchi and Rimi Machida. The production was handled by THE KLOCKWORX, King Records, and JUNGLEDRUM. Released on April 5, 2024, the film has a total runtime of 106 minutes.