Horror film fans say 'haunting' movie is 'one of the best' they've ever seen
Fans claim this spine-chilling horror film is one that "stays with you" long after the credits roll, and its box office success certainly attests to that.
The Wailing, a Korean horror flick, revolves around a policeman probing a series of peculiar deaths and sudden illnesses in a secluded town. The strange epidemic has led villagers to lose their sanity, murder their loved ones, and now, his own daughter is among the possessed.
A review on Rotten Tomatoes says: "Puts all other movies claiming to be 'enigmatic horror' to shame. Every moment is carefully constructed, and yet you are never quite sure what you are looking at or where things stand. The last 20 minutes or so contain a series of reversals and twists so stunning that you won't recover for days."
Upon hearing rumours that a Japanese man residing in the remote mountains could be the malevolent spirit behind the chaos, Jong-Goo decides to confront him. They stumble upon eerie pictures of the outbreak's victims plastered across his walls and a guard dog barring them from proceeding further until the sinister man appears.
As his daughter's condition deteriorates, Jong-Goo pleads with the man to leave their village permanently, but his response is a dead goat hanging by their gate. When his daughter subsequently murders their neighbour, Jong-Goo is left pondering the extent of the evil spirit's ruthlessness and how he can possibly put an end to this nightmare, reports the Mirror US.
This film will linger in your mind long after the credits have rolled. It's easily one of the most memorable and haunting horror films I've ever seen and well worth the lengthy runtime.
"Another viewer wrote: "One of the greatest horror films I've ever seen. It's so original and stylish and amazingly executed with the writing, acting, and camera work. And the ending is devastating. Absolute must-see!".
Following its release in 2016, The Wailing garnered widespread praise from critics, who hailed the film as "imaginative" and "unsettling."
It proceeded to scoop numerous awards in Korean film categories before making its mark on Hollywood.
Nearly a decade since its debut, the horror flick boasts an impressive 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes, setting a new standard for Korean horror. Much of this success can be attributed to its stellar cast, which includes Chun Woo-Hee, Hwang Jung-min and Kwak Do-won in the lead role of the police officer.
"Beautiful scenery, chilling atmosphere, and gave me chills, especially the ending, which was one of the best I have ever seen in a horror movie. Well done."
For those seeking their next fright, The Wailing is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime.
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