catch my dumb ass staying up late readin articles because i decided to watch this terrifying movie that i don't even fully understand at 10pm on a friday night
Cinemas
Directed by Na Hong-jin
The Wailing
곡성
An atmospheric, acclaimed horror.
Horror
Mystery
2016
2h 36m
4.0(313k)via LetterboxdKwak Do-won + 4 more
A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.
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6What people say
One of the absolutely craziest of all South Korean films. And if you know Korean cinema, you know that's saying something. Also features what's probably one of the best child performances I've ever seen.
The Wailing left me speechless in the very best kind of way. I gave up early in the movie trying to figure out exactly what was happening. I decided to enjoy the ride, and try to interpret the key plot elements on rewatches. If you think you can 100% understand this movie on one watch, you're a whole lot smarter than me.The Chaser, The Yellow Sea and now The Wailing. Director, Hong-jin Na is now a 3 time winner at the game of making marvelous movies. The cinematography is spectacular. The script is one insane rollercoaster of emotions. The gore. The drama. The intensity. The feeling of dread. This is a real horror movie. Nothing cheap. Nothing gimmicky. Simply, pure holy terror.I talk about the need for smart horror. This wins a gold medal for intellectualism. I don't want to give away too much, but there's a long extended scene of a shaman performing a ritual, that's cinematic bliss. The acting is beyond amazing. So many cool twists and turns. So many things done just right. I might've been clueless at the end, but what a ride The Wailing is! Maybe a chance for 5 stars on future rewatches. Check this one out, today!!
Common questions
What is The Wailing about?+
A policeman in a small South Korean village becomes entangled in a bizarre, deadly illness and must unravel the truth to save his young daughter.
Who directed The Wailing?+
Na Hong-jin, a South Korean filmmaker known for thrillers like The Chaser and The Yellow Sea, directed The Wailing in 2016.
Has The Wailing won any awards?+
The film received significant recognition, winning accolades including Best Director and Best Supporting Actor at the 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards.
