Yoko Okumura (born December 9, 1987) is a Japanese-American filmmaker. She is best known for directing the horror films Unseen (2023) and The Last Kiss (2026).
Biography Okumura was born in a Buddhist temple in Japan, and was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
She attended both CalArts and American Film Institute, whilst at the latter, her student short film, "Kimi Kabuki" won multiple awards, including a DGA Student Film Award and got her an agent and manager.
Yoko is the daughter of Soto Zen priest Shohaku Okumura.
Career Okumura began her filmmaking career directing episodes for the television series 50 States of Fright, The Bold Type and Good Trouble.
In 2023, she made her directorial debut with the horror thriller film Unseen, starring Midori Francis, Jolene Purdy, and Missi Pyle. Jason Blum serves as an executive producer through his Blumhouse Television banner. It was released on March 7, 2023 by Paramount Home Entertainment and MGM+.
In 2026, she co-wrote and directed the slasher horror film The Last Kiss, starring Mckenna Grace, Arkira Chantaratananond, and Jaden Michael. Jason Blum and James DeMonaco serve as producers through their Blumhouse Productions and Man in a Tree Banners, respectively. It was released digitally on September 15, 2026 by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.First-Kiss Anxiety Gets a Killer Upgrade in Blumhouse's 'The Last Kiss' TrailerHorror Highlights: THE LAST KISS, FLAPJAX, TAKE IT BACK, HALLOWEEN TEAM
Filmography TV series Year Title Notes Ref. 2020 50 States of Fright Episode "America's Largest Ball of Twine (Kansas)" 2021 The Bold Type 2 episodes 2021-2022 Good Trouble 2 episodes
Feature film Year Title Director Writer Ref. 2023 Unseen 2026 The Last Kiss
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