Manhole

Manhole is the name of a situational thriller that will centre on Shunsuke Kawamura, an excellent real estate salesman just before his wedding, in a situation that looks very complicated for himself. The night before his wedding, Shunsuke drops in for a surprise party, and then eventually ends up in an open manhole, feeling woozy. Trapped in a dirty concrete manhole, Shunsuke has a well of blood from a broken ladder and a deep gush in his thigh, there is no easy way out.

His only lifeline comes in his cell phone and as he tries to call for help, no one answers his phone. Only an ex-girlfriend who refuses to help is the only one to respond. Shunsuke is desperate as he turns to social media, creating a fake profile called ‘ManholeGirl’ to get attention and help. It’s a movie where manhole diving somehow intertwined with social media satire along with survival tactics.

Manhole Movie Explained

It is an intriguing and unpredicted plot. An unsparing contrast, it throws the perils of life in the face of Shunsuke, from being a successful businessman about to marry the daughter of a CEO to a man trapped in his manhole. Social media platforms such as “Pecker” (a satirical take on Twitter) and “ViewTube” (an imitation of YouTube) are used by the movie to penetrate in the darker side of social media and themes of online manipulation.

The twist in the film's climax adds some extra degree of complexity to the narrative. Although there are some implausibilities and twists that might be too far-fetched, the movie does not lose any level of engagement.

Manhole Movie Reviews

Manhole has been reviewed mixed, but mostly positive. The film is praised as being original, and its star Yuto Nakajima as Shunsuke is praised for his performance. A nail-biter with a chilling ending, the movie is one that will stay with the viewers long after the credits roll. Some write that the twists and turns are a bit much, but other fans like that the film manages to meld a single location thriller with social media satire. On the whole, Manhole is a fun foray into the unknown, and presents an exciting mix of suspense, humour, and social commentary.

Manhole Movie on Netflix

Currently, Manhole is not on Netflix. The Fantasia Film Festival premiered the movie in 2023 and it was later released on SCREAMBOX February 25, 2025. However, because it was a very limited release and had a niche appeal, it could also mean it will not be available on mainstream streaming footers like Netflix. Therapists might want to recommend the movie to compulsive viewers, as fans of thrillers and social media satire will have to seek it out from other sources or wait for it to appear on a streaming service.

Manhole Movie Hindi Dubbed

The Hindi dubbed version of Manhole is accessible for free download on platforms such as Filmyzilla for those who are interested in watching it. The Hindi dubbed version doesn’t compromise on the intensity and the suspense of the original; it gives a weight to the story in the manner that the entire world can hear and watch. In the dubbed version, we preserve the movie’s unique storyline as well as social media satire elements so that the viewers can have a thrilling experience irrespective of their language preference.

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Is It Good?

Manhole is a compelling and original thriller, as its unique premise is very well executed. While not everyone might like it because it’s so dark in humor and having so much social commentary, it presents a unique take on the survival genre. People who love thrillers or people who have an interest in observing the darker side of social media will find the film is a watch worth considering.

Keywords: Manhole Movie, Kazuyoshi Kumakiri, Yuto Nakajima, Social Media Satire, Survival Thriller, Fantasia Film Festival, SCREAMBOX, Hindi Dubbed, Netflix, Thriller Reviews

• Director

  : Kazuyoshi Kumakiri

• Casting

  : Yûto Nakajima, Nao Honda, Kento Nagayama

• Production

  : Julie K. Fujishima, Hideki Hoshino