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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 25m

Despite the recent surge in popularity of Shinji Somai, his 1987 film LUMINOUS WOMAN 光る女 is still very much underseen.
Brilliant film. Just look at this glorious set design!
Out on bluray w/a lovely new master
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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 3d

"A fantastic set overall. Get it bought before the limited edition release goes out of print."
The Maiku Hama Trilogy gets a 4 star review by David Brook at Blueprint: Review!
Out on bluray Oct 27!

The Maiku Hama Trilogy - Third Window - Blueprint: Review

David Brook reviews Kaizô Hayashi's quirky Japanese noir films, which are being released on Blu-ray by Third Window Films.

blueprintreview.co.uk

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 1d

TONIGHT!

Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 19d

MAIKU HAMA DOUBLE BILL COMING TO LONDON!
Back to back screenings of Kaizo Hayashi's The Most Terrible Time in My Life + Stairway to the Distant Past on Aug 8 in London @thenickelcinema.bsky.social
Screenings introduced @jbalmont.bsky.social
ticketlab.app/event/35361#/
ticketlab.app/event/35362#/

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James Balmont @jbalmont.bsky.social · 2d

TOMORROW I’ll be introducing a double bill of Kaizo Hayashi sublime ‘Maiku Hama’ ‘90s neo-noir classics at @thenickelcinema.bsky.social to mark the release of @thirdwindowfilms.com, stunning new box set. Ticket links below!

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 3d

We've a special screening of Shinichiro Ueda's ONE CUT OF THE DEAD #カメラを止めるな！in London on Nov 2nd as part of the Japan Film Club's J-Horror Halloween taking place at the Rich Mix London along with Miike's Audition and Kurosawa's Cure!
Information here - japanesefilm.club

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 9d

Junichi Yasuda's A SAMURAI IN TIME #侍タイムスリッパー went from playing 1 indie cinema to winning the Japanese Academy Award for Best Picture!
If you love classic Japanese cinema & culture, then it's for you!
Region free bluray @terracottadist.bsky.social
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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 3d

"A fantastic set overall. Get it bought before the limited edition release goes out of print."
The Maiku Hama Trilogy gets a 4 star review by David Brook at Blueprint: Review!
Out on bluray Oct 27!

The Maiku Hama Trilogy - Third Window - Blueprint: Review

David Brook reviews Kaizô Hayashi's quirky Japanese noir films, which are being released on Blu-ray by Third Window Films.

blueprintreview.co.uk

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 5d

Celebrating its 45th anniversary with a bomb!
Experience Sogo Ishii's CRAZY THUNDER ROAD 狂い咲きサンダーロード on bluray and digital from Third Window Films!
thirdwindowfilms.com/films/crazy-...

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 6d

2 screenings of Yuriyan Retriever's debut MAG MAG #禍禍女 are coming to the UK over the next month!
Brings a new life to J-Horror!!
Oct 18 - Nottingham @mayhemfilmfestival.bsky.social
www.broadway.org.uk/whats-on/may...
Nov 1 - London @frightfest.bsky.social
frightfest.co.uk/Halloween2025/

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 7d

Our latest J-horror film MAG MAG 禍禍女 will be having its European Premiere playing Oct 9 & 10 at the 58th @sitgesfilmfestival.bsky.social with director Yuriyan Retriever Q&A!

Mag Mag

When Mag Mag the ghost kills her sweetheart, Sanae is gripped by a craving for justice, although she will soon discover the true identity of the person who she should really be seeking revenge on.…

sitgesfilmfestival.com

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 8d

Toshiaki Toyoda's TRANSCEDING DIMENSIONS 次元を超える is heading to Spain to play in competition at the 58th @sitgesfilmfestival.bsky.social
Screens October 10th and 12th!

Transcending Dimensions

Monk Rosuke has disappeared. His lover, Nonoka, takes the assassin Shinno to a religious center to search for Rosuke. There they meet a sorcerer named Ajari. Meanwhile, Rosuke travels in a spaceship…

sitgesfilmfestival.com

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 9d

Junichi Yasuda's A SAMURAI IN TIME #侍タイムスリッパー went from playing 1 indie cinema to winning the Japanese Academy Award for Best Picture!
If you love classic Japanese cinema & culture, then it's for you!
Region free bluray @terracottadist.bsky.social
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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 11d

Love this scene from Kaizo Hayashi's THE TRAP 罠
Real Obayashi vibes to it!
The Maiku Hama Trilogy is out in just 1 month, on October 27!
All 3 films look brilliant with their brand new 4k masters
Pre-order the set @terracottadist.bsky.social
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musiquemachine.bsky.social @musiquemachine.bsky.social · 14d

Review of @thirdwindowfilms.com Blu-ray release of New Religion.'If you enjoy eerier & disquieting blends of drama, mystery, & low-key horror, then this will most certainly appeal. I very much look forward to seeing what writer/director Keishi Kondo does next.' www.musiquemachine.com/reviews/revi...

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FarEastFilms.com @fareastfilms.com · 14d

Blu-ray release: ‘Maiku Hama Trilogy’ #MaikuHamaTrilogy #JapaneseFilm #BluRay #KaizoHayashi #TheMostTerribleTimeInMyLife #TheStairwayToTheDistantPast #TheTrap #MasatoshiNagase @thirdwindowfilms.com

Blu-ray release: 'Maiku Hama Trilogy' - Far East Films

Third Window Films are bringing Kaizo Hayashi's trilogy of detective Maiku Hama films to UK Blu-ray on October 27, 2025.

www.fareastfilms.com

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 15d

Wanna have lunch?
thirdwindowfilms.com/films/funky-...

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 19d

MAIKU HAMA DOUBLE BILL COMING TO LONDON!
Back to back screenings of Kaizo Hayashi's The Most Terrible Time in My Life + Stairway to the Distant Past on Aug 8 in London @thenickelcinema.bsky.social
Screenings introduced @jbalmont.bsky.social
ticketlab.app/event/35361#/
ticketlab.app/event/35362#/

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Graham🐝 @grahamthings.bsky.social · 18d

The Warped Forest (2011) d. Shunichiro Miki
This is more like it. 82mins of insane joy! Now I need to put aside 150mins to experience
'...The First Contact.' Thank you to my fellow student of the weird
@mai8chan.bsky.social for the suggestion.

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 17d

A message from director Shunichiro Miki about his film THE WARPED FOREST #あさっての森 - a follow up to FUNKY FOREST #ナイスの森
Buy the region free bluray @terracottadist.bsky.social
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cleminan @cleminan.uk · 17d

when it's been one of those weekends.

Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 17d

If you're a fan of David Cronenberg and also love Japanese weird cinema, then Shunichiro Miki's THE WARPED FOREST あさっての森 is just for you!
A follow up to the cult classic FUNKY FOREST ナイスの森
Region free bluray out from us!
thirdwindowfilms.com/films/the-wa...

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Scary McDowell🎃 - It's always been Wankershim! @grunklemary.bsky.social · 17d

Let's make all kinds of art. There are almost no rules. 🤘🏻❤️

Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 17d

If you're a fan of David Cronenberg and also love Japanese weird cinema, then Shunichiro Miki's THE WARPED FOREST あさっての森 is just for you!
A follow up to the cult classic FUNKY FOREST ナイスの森
Region free bluray out from us!
thirdwindowfilms.com/films/the-wa...

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 17d

If you're a fan of David Cronenberg and also love Japanese weird cinema, then Shunichiro Miki's THE WARPED FOREST あさっての森 is just for you!
A follow up to the cult classic FUNKY FOREST ナイスの森
Region free bluray out from us!
thirdwindowfilms.com/films/the-wa...

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · Sep 6

Shunichiro Miki follows up FUNKY FOREST ナイスの森 with his own surreal slice of cinema WARPED FOREST あさっての森 featuring the lead actress debut of Fumi Nikaido!
Coming out as a standalone region free bluray on Sep 22!
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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 25d

Takashi Ishii’s 4 Tales of Nami are reviewed @thegeekshow.bsky.social!
thegeekshow.co.uk/takashi-ishi...

Takashi Ishii: 4 Tales of Nami - out on third window films

Pinku Eiga are a unique, and iconic Japanese entry into the halls of Exploitation Cinema, but how does Takashi Ishii's Nami cycle fit into this harsh sub-genre?

thegeekshow.co.uk

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Third Window Films @thirdwindowfilms.com · 19d

MAIKU HAMA DOUBLE BILL COMING TO LONDON!
Back to back screenings of Kaizo Hayashi's The Most Terrible Time in My Life + Stairway to the Distant Past on Aug 8 in London @thenickelcinema.bsky.social
Screenings introduced @jbalmont.bsky.social
ticketlab.app/event/35361#/
ticketlab.app/event/35362#/

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