Netflix to Release High-Stakes Thriller 'Bullet Train Explosion' on April 23
The film, a modern remake of the 1975 classic, features a bomb-rigged train and a race against time to prevent disaster.
- 'Bullet Train Explosion' is directed by Shinji Higuchi, known for his work on 'Shin Godzilla' and 'Shin Ultraman.'
- The movie reimagines the 1975 Japanese cult classic 'The Bullet Train' with a contemporary setting and real bullet trains.
- The plot centers on a bomb planted on a high-speed train that will detonate if the train's speed drops below 100 km/h, with a ransom demand of 100 billion yen.
- The ensemble cast includes Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Kanata Hosoda, Non, and Machiko Ono, portraying a diverse group of characters aboard the train.
- Netflix collaborated with East Japan Railway Company to achieve hyper-realistic visuals, using actual bullet trains and railway facilities.