Work is A Killer In The Trailer For ‘Karoshi’
by Tito W. James
Karoshi is a Japanese term that translates to “death by overwork” and serves as the title for a new near-future action thriller. Written and directed by Takashi Doscher, the film follows an ambitious young exec who’s pressured to fill a position after a company member takes their own life. Then, a conspiracy of deceit and corruption unfolds within the company. Karoshi already has echoes of Blade Runner and showcases a blend of sci-fi and martial arts. This may be a breath of fresh air to casual audiences, or old hat to hardcore genre-heads. Doscher may have to one-up the opening sequence from The Shadow Strays for Karoshi to be worthwhile seeing in theaters.
Look out for Karoshi in 2027.
