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Scare Out (2026)

Scare Out poster
Original title
惊蛰无声
Directed by
Zhang Yimou
Genre
mystery film
Country
People's Republic of China
Runtime
1h 44m
Rated
15
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 17 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A Chinese spy thriller about state security agents working to uncover a threat. The story follows their investigation and the dangers they face.

tensesuspensefulseriousfast-pacedmysteriousgrippingintricate

What happens

Scare Out (Chinese: 惊蛰无声) is a 2026 Chinese spy thriller film directed by Zhang Yimou and written by Liang Chen. The film stars Jackson Yee, Zhu Yilong, and Song Jia, with Lei Jiayin, Yang Mi, Zhang Yi, Liu Shishi, and Liu Yaowen in supporting roles. The film was created under the guidance of the Ministry of State Security (MSS), making it the first Chinese film to receive public backing from the MSS. It was released in China on February 17, 2026. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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