Paranoiac 2015
Hiroki Iwasawa's 2015 horror film, Paranoiac (2015), plunges viewers into the unsettling world of Miki Takamura, a bestselling romance novelist whose creativity has dried up in the wake of deepening depression.
Director: Hiroki Iwasawa
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paranoiac (2015) about?
After her creative spark fades, romance novelist Miki Takamura visits an abandoned building to gather new ideas. What begins as research quickly spirals into a nightmarish confrontation with her own psyche and the building's sinister secrets.
Who directed Paranoiac?
Hiroki Iwasawa directed Paranoiac, bringing a moody, atmospheric style to this psychological horror.
Who stars in Paranoiac?
The film stars Kota Fudauchi, Kiss Konishi, Miki Nagai, Takahiro Ono, and Katsumi Sasaki in its main ensemble.
Is Paranoiac (2015) worth watching?
As a tight, atmospheric horror film with strong psychological undercurrents, Paranoiac offers a compelling watch for fans of cerebral fright. Its concise runtime keeps the tension focused without unnecessary padding.
How long is Paranoiac?
Paranoiac runs for 77 minutes.
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About Paranoiac (2015) — When writer's block turns into something far darker
Hiroki Iwasawa's 2015 horror film, Paranoiac (2015), plunges viewers into the unsettling world of Miki Takamura, a bestselling romance novelist whose creativity has dried up in the wake of deepening depression.
When her editor nudges her toward darker material, Miki retreats to an abandoned building to hunt for inspiration—only to find something far more disturbing lurking in its crumbling walls. Blending psychological unease with urban decay, the film weaves themes of isolation, creative paralysis, and the fragility of the human mind. Shot with a grimy, atmospheric visual style, Paranoiac (2015) lingers on psychological tension rather than cheap scares, making it a standout entry in modern Japanese horror.