True. In my country the ticket has gone up unreasonably. Reviews came from movie goers even experts e.g directors make this film as a must see not only for horror lovers but also korean movie lovers. Yes. The hype. Now does it worth it? My answer is no.
Actors are well known. The shaman lady supposed hold the major key to scare spectators. Kim Go Eun should have learnt from Vera Vermiga portraying the famous psychich Lorraine Warren. People have no idea how was Lorraine Warren in real. But Vermiga shows no matter her extra capability and expertise, she's never in fine mood during scanning or experiencing any paranormal activity.
And when eventually the evil is a giant samurai is somehow outrageous. Never described how that's possible. I am sensing classic Hollywood horror which exploiting unexplained creatures. Not stopping there, the giant samurai could alter into huge fireball. Ouch!
So I was so curious, because viewers comparing it with The Wailing, then I'm disappointed. Indeed The Wailing is a must see, way better plot and end in one horrific scene. Many other must see Korean thriller/horror movies are: The Call and The Forgotten.
Anyway my appreciation is on the script, connecting the history of Peninsula. Other thing to give a thumb up is the cinematography.
Actors are well known. The shaman lady supposed hold the major key to scare spectators. Kim Go Eun should have learnt from Vera Vermiga portraying the famous psychich Lorraine Warren. People have no idea how was Lorraine Warren in real. But Vermiga shows no matter her extra capability and expertise, she's never in fine mood during scanning or experiencing any paranormal activity.
And when eventually the evil is a giant samurai is somehow outrageous. Never described how that's possible. I am sensing classic Hollywood horror which exploiting unexplained creatures. Not stopping there, the giant samurai could alter into huge fireball. Ouch!
So I was so curious, because viewers comparing it with The Wailing, then I'm disappointed. Indeed The Wailing is a must see, way better plot and end in one horrific scene. Many other must see Korean thriller/horror movies are: The Call and The Forgotten.
Anyway my appreciation is on the script, connecting the history of Peninsula. Other thing to give a thumb up is the cinematography.