Stolen Identity 2 (2020)

Other name: スマホを落としただけなのに　囚われの殺人鬼, スマホを落としただけなのに2, 原本以為只是手機掉了 被囚禁的殺人鬼, 스마트폰을 떨어뜨렸을 뿐인데: 붙잡힌 살인귀, Sumaho o Otoshita dake nanoni 2, Toraware no Satsujinki

Description:

Stolen Identity 2 picks up a few months after the chilling events of the original serial murder case. Just as the community begins to heal, a new dead body is shockingly discovered in the very same area, casting a long shadow of dread once more. Detective Manabu Kagaya is immediately thrust into this perplexing new investigation, determined to unearth the truth and stop the killer before more lives are lost.

As Kagaya meticulously sifts through the evidence, the eerie similarities to the previous case are undeniable. This compels him to make a difficult and morally ambiguous decision: he goes to see the notorious serial killer Yoshiharu Urano, who is currently serving time in prison. Kagaya hopes to extract crucial information from Urano, believing the incarcerated murderer might hold the key to understanding the new crimes or even identifying a copycat. Their tense encounter sets the stage for a gripping psychological thriller, where Kagaya must navigate the twisted mind of a killer to save innocent lives.

Director: Nakata Hideo [中田秀夫]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Crime; Detective; Mystery; Suspense; Trauma