Shamans Hwa-rim and Bong-gil investigate a little baby's case and deduces it as a grave's call, that of an ancestor. The rich family's patriarch, agrees to relocate the grave of his ancestor. Hwa-rim reaches out to Kim Sang-deok and Yeong-geun to relocate the grave. The two are famous for selling the plots and relocating graves for the rich. Sang-deok realizes the grave must not be disturbed but eventually gives in. The ominous signs lead to the spirit escaping the coffin and a far worse thing getting unleashed right after. Will the Shaman and Sang-deok be able unearth the truth and stop the evil, forms rest of the story.
Shamans in K-Dramas were too fancy and it was a fun change in the portrayal of the same in this film, though they cast the best looking actors. Narrated in six chapters, it is the writing that is the true strength of Exhuma where the mystery is kept intact effectively. The cultural phenomenon clubbed with the Japanese occupation of Korea reference, add immensely value to the script. The shift from the vengeful Spirit to what they called an anima, was pulled off well and that is what made this horror film unique for me.
Shamans in K-Dramas were too fancy and it was a fun change in the portrayal of the same in this film, though they cast the best looking actors. Narrated in six chapters, it is the writing that is the true strength of Exhuma where the mystery is kept intact effectively. The cultural phenomenon clubbed with the Japanese occupation of Korea reference, add immensely value to the script. The shift from the vengeful Spirit to what they called an anima, was pulled off well and that is what made this horror film unique for me.