Why this film matters
Kagome builds horror from a gap between two lines of plot: a missing child and an unremarkable night-shift worker returning to a family that seems perfect. Curious Refuge’s write-up says the household turns out to be made of mannequins standing in for a family. A twist like that depends on withholding and on precise framing within a three-minute limit, not on spectacle.
Kagome won first place in Curious Refuge’s 2026 AI Horror Film Competition, chosen by a five-person jury. The organiser praises its cinematography and suspense.
Production evidence
The maker names five generation tools on the release but no team or budget. The mannequin detail comes from the organiser’s description. The journal has not watched the complete film.
