The Convenience Store
2026 horror film directed by Jirô Nagae
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The Convenience Store (Japanese: 夜勤事件) is a 2026 Japanese horror film screenplayed by Yoshimasa Akamatsu and directed by Jirô Nagae.[2] The film is based on the independent video game titled Night Shift Incident.[3] It stars Kotona Minami, Takeo Gozu, Tetta Seki, Terunosuke Takezai, Shunsuke Tanaka, Natsuki Kato, Mai Tezuka.[4] The film follows Yuki, a part-time worker at a convenience store, and the strange experience she has when she encounters a mysterious customer in the middle of the night.[5]
by Chilla's Art
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| Directed by | Jirô Nagae |
| Screenplay by | Yoshimasa Akamatsu |
| Story by | Chilla’s Art |
| Based on | Night Shift Incident by Chilla's Art |
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| Cinematography | Masayuki Nakazawa |
| Edited by | Masayuki Nakazawa |
| Music by | Daisuke Nishimura |
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| Distributed by | Canter[1] |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Cast
- Kotona Minami as Yukino[6]
- Tetta Seki as Takuya Funabashi
- Takeo Gozu as Yukio Matsuura
- Shunsuke Tanaka as Kazuki Kondo
- Mai Tezuka
- Atsuko Sakurai as Tamayo Shono
- Natsuki Kato as Kaho Saruwatari
- Terunosuke Takezai as Shinji Saruwatari
Production
The film was produced under a production committee system which included Chilla’s Art, original creators of the horror game the movie adapts, contributing the story and creative direction.[7] Canter, distributor and co-producer, likely involved in funding and logistics and NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, helped with production support and possibly marketing/home video distribution.[8] The film theme song titled "Night Shift Incident" performed by Liza.[9]
Filming
The movie was shot primarily in practical sets replicating a convenience store, including both a full-scale interior set and on-location shots. Cinematography was done by Masayuki Nakazawa, focusing on tight, claustrophobic framing. Director Jirō Nagae aimed for a realistic but unsettling style and the production uses practical effects for jump scares and supernatural elements, rather than relying heavily on CGI.[10]