It has been announced that Junji Ito's ``Long Hair in the Attic'' will be made into a horror film for Asia. It will be jointly developed by Japan's Toei, Thailand's M Studio, and South Korea's Showbox.
The Story Behind Long Hair in the Attic
``Long Hair in the Attic'' is a horror work about Chiemi, a woman who grew her hair because her boyfriend told her she liked long hair. Chiemi, who had been letting her hair grow as he told her to do, decides to cut her long hair after a heartbreak, but... This work is a short story that was published in Monthly Halloween (Asahi Sonorama) in 1988, and was made into a movie in 2000, and an anime version of ``Junji Ito's Maniac'' distributed on Netflix in 2023.
International Collaboration for a Competitive Film
This joint development by Japan, Thailand, and South Korea aims to create an internationally competitive film production model by combining Ito's world-class IP with international-level film production capabilities. The film is directed by Sittisiri Mongkhonsiri, who also directed the Netflix films ``Red Line'' and ``Hunger: The Insatiable Food''. Development is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026, and filming is scheduled to begin in 2027. Please wait for further information on casting and other details.
The collaboration of these three countries is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the horror genre, and fans of Junji Ito's work are eagerly anticipating the release of this film. With its unique storyline and international production team, ``Long Hair in the Attic'' is sure to be a thrilling and chilling experience for audiences worldwide.
