109 CINEMAS Premium Shinjuku and Cinematoday Announce First Special Collaboration: Special Screening of 'Obsession: Disaster Love' with Talk Event on July 29, 2026

Tokyu Recreation Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Tomoji Kimura) announces a special collaborative project at '109 CINEMAS Premium Shinjuku,' located within the 'Tokyu Kabukicho Tower.' The project features film screenings, commentary, and talk sessions by editorial staff from Cinematoday, presenting movies they personally recommend. The first installment will be the screening of 'Obsession: Disaster Love' on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Cinematoday Special Collaboration Project Overview

Starting July 29 (Wed), a special collaboration will be held with 'Kura Talk,' a live YouTube program where Cinematoday editors share their favorite films. The first title is 'Obsession: Disaster Love,' a romantic horror film that became a major hit in the U.S. despite a production budget under $1 million. Highlights from the talk show will be later distributed on the official YouTube channels of both Cinematoday and 109 CINEMAS. We sincerely look forward to your attendance.

Cinematoday Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cinematoday

109 CINEMAS Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@109109CINEMAS

◆ Event Date and Time

July 29, 2026 (Wed) – 6:30 PM screening (talk session after film)

◆ Screening Schedule 6:30 PM – 8:25 PM: Film Screening 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Talk Session 9:00 PM: Conclusion

◆ Speakers (Names listed without honorifics) Cinematoday Editor-in-Chief: Asami Shimomura

Cinematoday Editorial Staff: Koichi Irikura

◆ Ticket Prices

CLASS S: ¥6,500 (Cinema Point members: ¥6,000) CLASS A: ¥4,500 (Cinema Point members: ¥4,000)

※ Main Lounge access available 1 hour before screening. ※ Ticket price includes Welcome Concession (soft drinks and popcorn). ※ CLASS S ticket holders may use the premium lounge 'OVERTURE.' ※ This film is rated R15+, and guests under 15 years of age cannot be admitted.

◆ Sales Schedule

Tickets will be available on the 109 CINEMAS Premium Shinjuku official website according to the following schedule:

General Sale: From 00:00 on Thursday, July 23, 2026

Cinema Point Members: From 21:00 on Wednesday, July 22, 2026

109 CINEMAS Premium Shinjuku Official Website:

https://109cinemas.net/premiumshinjuku/

◆ Distribution Plans - Cinematoday YouTube Channel (Kura Talk)

https://www.youtube.com/@cinematoday

- 109 CINEMAS YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@109109CINEMAS

Film Details

◆ 'Obsession: Disaster Love'

Director: Carrie Barker

Cast: Michael Johnston, Indy Neidell,

Alette, Cooper Tomlinson, Mae

Gun Laures

A new era in horror. With a production budget under $1 million, this shocking debut feature by rising director Carrie Barker—admired by Blumhouse and sought after by A24—follows a shy young man whose wish to be loved comes true, only for his beloved to transform into a nightmarish 'disaster love.' To win her heart, he reaches for a forbidden wish—'One Wish Willow'—and is consumed by unimaginable tragedy as his love spirals out of control.

© 2026 Focus Features LLC.

About 109 CINEMAS Premium Shinjuku

Located on the 9th and 10th floors of the 'Tokyu Kabukicho Tower' in Shinjuku, Tokyo, opened on April 14, 2023, this is a new brand under the '109 CINEMAS' chain. All seats are premium seats up to approximately 2.3 times larger than standard multiplex seats. Every theater is equipped with the 'SAION-SR EDITION-' sound system, supervised by Ryuichi Sakamoto, delivering the most realistic audio experience possible. Guests who purchase tickets can access lounges one hour before the screening. The 'WELCOME CONCESSION' offers unlimited popcorn and drinks before viewing, and 'THE BAR' features Japanese whisky and carefully curated food.

Providing an unparalleled premium viewing environment and hospitality, this cinema redefines convention by opening the senses and delivering an immersive, otherworldly experience.

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