Cube

Cube is a 2021 Japanese science fiction horror film written by Koji Tokuo and directed by Yasuhiko Shimizu. It is a remake of the 1997 Canadian film of the same name, the first film in the Cube series. The film stars Masaki Suda, Anne Watanabe, Masaki Okada, Hikaru Tashiro, Takumi Saito and Kōtarō Yoshida. It was released in Japan on October 22, 2021. Plot A man wakes up in a mysterious and cold cube-shaped room. He finds hatches on each side, leading to different rooms. Upon entering a room, he is suddenly impaled by a large metal square, which retracts, taking out a square chunk from his body. Three people, Goto, Uno, and Ochi wake up in a mysterious room. None of them can seem to recall how or why they got here. A woman, Kai, enters the room, as well as a man named Ide. They all have no memory or recollection of how they got here. Ochi, out of fear tries to escape, but Ide warns him there are traps as he tosses a boot into the room, setting off flamethrowers. Confirming to the others that each room is trapped by certain sensors, Ide takes charge and begins leading the others through the numerous rooms; discovering clues as to the structure's layout. After crossing several rooms, they encounter another man named Ando who wound up under similar circumstances and first thinks they are a rescue squad. Together, they all manage to escape another trap that tries to kill them. Cast Masaki Suda as Yuichi Goto, a 29-year-old engineer. He is based on David Worth from the original film. Anne Watanabe as Asako Kai, a 35-year-old staff employee. She is based on Joan Leaven from the original film. Masaki Okada as Shinji Ochi, a 31-year-old freeter. He is based on Dr. Helen Holloway from the original film. Hikaru Tashiro as Chiharu Uno, a 13-year-old middle school student with autism. He is based on Kazan from the original film. Tokio Emoto as First Man, an unnamed prisoner. He is based on Alderson from the original film. Takumi Saito as Hiroshi Ide, a 41-year-old mechanic. He is based on Rennes from the original film. Kōtarō Yoshida as Kazumasa Ando, a 62-year-old company executive. He is based on Quentin McNeil from the original film.