Inu no Naku Mura

The remote settlement of Inu no Naku Mura Isazuki holds ancient beliefs rooted in Inugami mythology. When construction workers arrive to survey the area for potential development, tensions rise among the divided villagers—soon followed by the mysterious demise of the outsiders. Local resident Tachibana Tsukiko prepares with her three closest companions for the yearly ritual meant to banish the legendary dog spirit. What begins as a traditional ceremony quickly spirals into an unexpected and sinister chain of events. This chilling coming-of-age story follows four childhood friends as they confront dark forces lurking beneath their village’s surface. The deeper they delve into the mysteries surrounding them, the more they uncover about their home’s terrifying secrets. Between fractured community relationships and unexplained deaths, the friends find themselves entangled in something far beyond their understanding. As the boundary between folklore and reality blurs, their bond will be tested by forces both human and supernatural. The annual festival that was meant to protect them might instead awaken something that should have remained buried. Their peaceful rural life transforms into a nightmare where ancient curses and modern conflicts collide. This psychological thriller explores how childhood innocence shatters when faced with the darkness hidden within tradition and progress.