MOST UNDERATED AND UPTILL NOW THE EXCELLENT HORROR FILM IN KOREAN FILM INDUSTRY

RATING: ★★★★★

SUMMARY: Ji Woo, a webcomic artist, visits the Gwanglim Mansion after hearing the terrifying rumours about that apartment. The apartment's caretaker, a middle-aged guy, describes a few incidents that occurred there. Ji Woo becomes more and more obsessed.

MY VIEWS: This film tops Gonjam Haunted Asylum in quality. I realise that making such a bold statement considering how well acclaimed this Korean horror film is, but as a horror movie enthusiast, I can assure you that this film will not let you down. The narrative is strong because the movie's many scenes make connections. The story of each character shown in the first chapter is told by the middleman throughout the duration of the film's four chapters. The movie becomes really intriguing when the hints for next scenes are shown, since this demonstrates how precisely the plot was crafted and how skilfully the direction was executed. This movie is obsessed in every way. The middleman telling such stories is a very surprising and distinct character. It resembles watching episodes of short horror stories. There is nothing special to talk about the sets, because all the incidents happens in that apartment. I totally loved it! Creative, Engaging and Terrifying.

RECOMMENDATION: I recommend this movie more than 1 time

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"CHILLING THRILLER BASED ON A TRUE UNSOLVED CASE IN 1991"

SYNOPSIS: The only child of well-known news caster Han Kyung-bae mysteriously vanishes one day. The abductor soon telephones and starts demanding a ransom, which keeps increasing throughout the film. The police form a top-notch task group to operate under his direction and appoint an experienced veteran to lead the investigation. However, the kidnapper consistently outsmarts the authorities and calls the parents again and again with new instructions for the money drop.

CHARACTER ANALYSIS
Han Kyung Bae (Father) - He is displayed as the news channel's anchor. It goes without saying that a newscaster's role is to present significant situations on television while being objective and emotionless. Ironically, his own son has been abducted, and he doesn't want the situation to get worse by spreading the word internationally. He displays great commitment, support, and optimism throughout the entire film. His The fact that he keeps moving from one place to another while obeying the kidnapper's commands, acting deliberately, and being mentally aware and trauma-free helps the audience realise how much the father wants his son back and how willing he is to fight and play the cat and mouse game. He is accompanied with a veteran detective which becomes his backbone throughout the chase.

Oh Ji Su (Mother) - A housewife from the 1990s is undoubtedly defined as a helpless and hopeful mother who wants nothing more than for her son to return home safely. She does housework, cares for her son, and feeds her husband who returns home exhausted from work. She maintains her religious beliefs despite the circumstances.

Sang Woo (Kidnapped Son) - His innocence, playfulness, and wonderful character immediately captivate the viewer, despite the fact that he only has a brief part at the opening of the film before being abducted. After he is kidnapped, one can perceive the pity. He is shown as ambitious and has the desire to one day become a well-known caster of a news channel like his father.

MY VIEWPOINTS -
You experience an emotional and frightening rollercoaster in this two-hour film. The movie moves slowly, thickening the storyline as it progresses. Less violet, but more mental torment, captures the audiences eye. The situations are more realistic and look more natural because the father and mother are specifically shown losing themselves psychologically. Much thanks to the talented actors.
It is more helpful to explain a child's mental trauma when parents are seen having hallucinations of their child. There is a religious perspective emphasising that since certain things are beyond your control, all you can do is make an effort. Be optimistic and follow your path since, in the end, you never know what will happen. The voice analysis that was presented in the film was both significant and fascinating. The only solution was voice analysis because technology wasn't very advanced in the 1990s when the incident happened. Making an educated judgement about the kidnapper's face characteristics is made easier by studying speech modulation with tone and accent when the kidnapper used to call. These scenes
gives you a experience of investigating process used in early 1990s.

Back to back frightening turns happen. The investigating team and parents are used as props in mindgames by kidnapper to make the storyline more intriguing. It made me feel awful when I learned that it was based on a true story, but after watching the brilliantly directed film, it made more sense. The pain, suffering, and other emotional and physical trauma are endless.

FAVOURITE LINE: "I always thought bad things happens to only people" said by Father aka Han Kyung Bae.

Recommended - I highly recommend this movie for more than one time. It's worth it!

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WORTH WATCHING CRIME THRILLER

I was very skeptical before watching this since I don't watch Chinese dramas. Since, I was looking for crime and a person suggested me so I gave a shot and now I can't stop grooving over the drama.

Plotline: The story revolves around a girl, who own a café at the same tower where she lives. One day she dies and surprising there are many suspects such as Manager Agent, Watchmen, Stepfather etc. The entire drama is narrated from each of the person who knows the girl and they keep telling the about her to investigators and new clues keeps building up.
Personally, saying this is a very unique concept where the people are narrating and telling the story from their perspective. I loved the story very much. There is childhood stories shared about the victim and also how it ruins her life.
Plotline is written so well. It connects the dots with the past and present and beautifully drafted.

Characters: Every character has played a fantastic role with excellent acting. They were so good which made the audience intact and never got bored throughout the drama. I loved the way each character had a soft heart for the victim which makes it so interesting to see how much loved she was before.

OST: There is only one song "You & I" which is so addicting and that it makes you remember the drama and the things happening in it. The song is so sad and pitiful it makes you loose your mind and show sympathy towards the victim.

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MORE EMOTIONAAL THAN HORROR

I was skeptical if I want to watch it or not since gothic occult is somewhere I avoid but this drama proved me wrong.

Sell your haunted house is no doubt one of the best gothic occult drama. The ghost appearance makes you less scary and feels realistic at the same time.

The plotline: Of course, never seen such plotline before. It was a fresh concept which make the story unique. There were not even one scene which made me skip any part, every part was connected, entertaining and felt important to continue the story. I love the emotional rides it gives throughout the story which seemed so important and genuine for the story. And that's what it makes it special since you can't except such things in this genre.

Characters: I cannot stop appreciating Jang Nara who plays the lead role as Hong Ji Ah in this drama. I have never seen her act before and right now I cannot imagine how smoothly and well equipped she was in the drama. Her bold, adrk and yet heart warm personality will steal your heart. She makes the emotional scene so catchy with her skills that will make you cry for all obvious reason. Other characters also played a good role. I personally want to thank all the guest appearances who were shown ghost. It takes efforts to act that way and make it seem real.

Recommendation: I 100% recommend watching this drama. Trust me, you won't waste your time and feel entertained till the end.

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