MAG MAG

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After her beloved is killed by the MAG MAG ghost, Sanae vows revenge, but soon discovers the true identity of the person she truly owes her revenge to.

"If you see her, it's too late. If she falls in love with you, the only escape is death." First-time director Yuriyan Retriever, Japan's most popular comedian and two-time contestant on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, MAG MAG reinterprets the world-famous J-horror genre with a fresh perspective. This crazy love story, based on the director's own painful romantic experiences, is a twisted tale that combines horror and humour, delivering a powerful blow to the world.

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Beyond Fest 2025
Night Visions International Film Festival 2025
Festival du Nouveau Cinéma 2025
Fantaspoa 2026

DIRECTOR'S BIO
Yuriyan Retriever was born in Japan. Skilled at English sketches and impersonations, she has received numerous comedy awards, and has appeared in variety shows, dramas, commercials, and has worked as a voice actress. In 2019, she performed on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (NBC) and in 2021, she won the KTV R-1 Grand Prix (A national championship in Japan for solo comedians), becoming the No.1 ranked comedian in Japan. In 2024, she played the leading role in the drama GOKUAKU JOUO (THE QUEEN OF VILLAINS) on Netflix. MAG MAG is her debut as a film director.