Mag Mag

Official Selection, 2025 Hawaii International Film Festival

“If you see her, it’s too late. If she falls in love with you, the only escape is death.” Long trailing hair, menacing clicks, pink ruffles. Mag Mag is a vengeful spirit preying on cute boys who taunted her in high school… or so it seems. Mag Mag kills handsome young bullies, from students to asshole filmmakers, reality show alpha males and little kids. But folks are coming for Mag Mag too. After witnessing Mag Mag kill her art school crush, the slightly unhinged Sanae becomes obsessed with revenge. And when Mag Mag locks eyes on a young child, his mother will do anything to stop him from becoming the next victim. As Mag Mag’s origin story slowly comes to light, MAG MAG combines childhood folklore with psychological twists and quirky turns, taking us to unexpected places.

A popular comedian in Japan and two-time contestant on America’s Got Talent, director Yuriyan Retriever transforms her own painful romantic experiences into 90s cinematic horror nostalgia with a fresh 2025 update.

– Ciera Miana