Movie Review: “The Divine Fury” (2019)
“The Divine Fury” is a South Korean action-horror film that combines martial arts and supernatural elements. The film, directed by Kim Joo-hwan, stars Park Seo-joon as Yong-hoo, an MMA fighter who, after a tragic childhood experience and a life spent ignoring his faith, realizes that his stigmata—a wound that mysteriously appears on his hand—gives him […]
“Devils” (Movie Review) – A Gripping Korean Thriller with a Dark Twist
“Devils,” a 2023 South Korean thriller directed by Kim Jae-hoon, is not your average cat-and-mouse game. Instead, it elevates the genre to frightening new heights with a body-swapping premise that turns the tables on justice and morality. If you enjoy powerful psychological thrillers that keep you wondering, this one should be on your watchlist. Devils […]
Officer Black Belt: Korean Action-Comedy Premieres on Netflix
South Korea’s new film “Officer Black Belt” promises a mix of action and comedy. This high-octane action-packed film will be available on Netflix on September 13. The film stars Lee Jung-do, a martial artist with amazing skills, who teams up with probation officer Kim Sun-min to combat crime and keep their city safe. Get ready […]
Victory (2024) 빅토리: Cheerleading Dreams and School Spirit
Director Park Beom-su brings you “Victory,” a nostalgic coming-of-age cheerleading drama set in 1999 Geoje, South Korea. The film is set to release on August 14, 2024. Synopsis: In 1999, in Geoje, South Korea, high school students Pil-Sun (Hyeri) and Mi-Na (Park Se-Wan) are passionate about dancing but are frustrated by the lack of a […]
BARIDEGI: The Abandoned Girl (2024) – A Korean Exorcism Horror
BARIDEGI: The Abandoned Girl (2024) is a South Korean occult horror film directed by Lee Se-won. This chilling tale follows a family plagued by mysterious deaths and a blood exorcism gone wrong. Get ready for a cold ride with “BARIDEGI: The Abandoned Girl,” a mysterious South Korean horror film that promises to keep you on […]
Korean Film ‘The Daechi Scandal’ Releases Trailer
The South Korean drama ‘The Daechi Scandal’ (대치동 스캔들) recently released its first trailer. Kim Soo-In wrote and directed this film, which will be released in theaters in June 2024, and it promises to give an engaging narrative full of romance, drama, and melodrama. Synopsis The story centers on Yoon-Im (played by Ahn So-Hee), a […]
Sleep (잠; Jam): A Chilling Tale of Newlyweds and Sleepwalking
In director Yorgos Lanthimos’s Sleep (잠; Jam) newlyweds Soo-jin and Hyeon-soo’s blissful life unravels as Hyeon-soo begins exhibiting terrifying behavior in his sleep. Their once peaceful nights turn into a haunting struggle for safety and sanity. The film was screened in the Critics’ Week section of the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2023 Synopsis: […]
Indie Korean Horror THE HUMAN TRAP Premieres on Amazon Prime
South Korean horror film “THE HUMAN TRAP” debuts on Amazon Prime and other VOD/Streaming Platforms on January 12, 2024. In The Evil Dead and Cabin in the Woods tradition, the film follows a group of naive teens whose weekend outing turns into a deadly camping trip from hell. Before they can sing the first stanza […]
“Citizen of a Kind” – An Upcoming Korean Film Directed by Park Yong-ju
Directed by Park Yong-ju, “Citizen of a Kind” unfolds the compelling story of Deok-hee, a single mother who falls prey to a voice phishing scam and goes on a courageous mission to expose the criminal organization. The film is set to be released in South Korea on January 24, 2024. Synopsis “Citizen of a Kind” […]
Road to Boston (2023): An Inspiring South Korean Biographical Sports Film
Director KANG Je-kyu’s South Korean biographical sports film “Road to Boston” (Korean: 보스턴 1947; lit. Boston 1947) is an inspiring tale of the Korean athletes who ran the 1947 Boston International Marathon, the first international marathon held since World War II. The film is based on the true story of marathon runner Suh Yun-Bok and […]