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7.4
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8.2

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benjamin199
simon447
soso1337
Sofia Ringström
rated 4

I read great reviews on this film, and I cannot understand why. Too long for one thing, didn’t know what type of movie it wanted to be. Some of the dumbest characters I’ve ever seen. Sooo many untied ends. I was honestly wondering if I was watchin...

3 years ago
phil22
david819
michaelthomsen
Michael Thomsen
rated 8

A long epic horror film, kind of "The Exorcist" meets "True Detective".

2 years ago

Cast & Crew

Na Hong-jin
Director
Na Hong-jin
Writer
Jun Kunimura
As The Stranger
Cho Han-cheul
As Detective
Lee Jung-eun
As Deok-gi's Wife
Kim Ki-cheon
As Police Box Chief
Jeon Bae-soo
As Deok-gi
Hwang Jung-min
As Il-gwang

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The Wailing (2016) In a small village in South Korea, a series of brutal and mysterious murders takes place, leaving the residents in a state of terror and confusion. The investigation led by Officer Jong-gu is futile, as there seems to be no rational explanation for the crimes. Rumors and superstitions spread like wildfire, pointing to a Japanese stranger who has recently arrived in the village. As the villagers demand answers, Jong-gu turns to a shaman for help, but what they uncover is far more sinister than they could have imagined. The film's tense atmosphere and eerie setting create a sense of unease from the start, drawing viewers into a world where reality and superstition blend together. The story's complex characters add depth to the plot without revealing too much about their motivations or backstory. With its slow-burning tension and chilling plot twists, The Wailing keeps viewers on edge until its shocking climax.

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You can stream The Wailing on: Netflix

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