Sadako

Mayu Akikawa is a hospital psychologist who begins treating a young girl found after a fatal apartment fire. The child suffers from amnesia and remains silent, but Mayu notices she possesses psychokinetic abilities. Meanwhile, Mayu's brother, a video blogger seeking fame, investigates paranormal claims at TMDB of the fire. As supernatural events unfold, Mayu discovers a connection between her missing brother and the mysterious girl, who some believe is a reincarnation of Sadako.

This Japanese horror film was directed by Hideo Nakata, marking the twelfth of 18 films in his career. It follows his 2016 production, White Lily, and precedes his 2022 project, It's in the Woods. The movie features a cast including Elaiza Ikeda, Takashi Tsukamoto, Hiroya Shimizu, Himeka Himejima, Renn Kiriyama, and Rie Tomosaka, with a screenplay written by Noriaki Sugihara.

The film earned 6 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 4.3/10 on IMDb from 1,300 votes and a higher score of 5.8/10 on TMDB based on 138 votes. Film critics provided a moderate rating of 5/10 across 26 reviews, which is similar to the general audience scores.