Korea’s Showbox has unveiled a trailer and a release date for horror mystery “Devils Stay.”
Directed by Hyun Moon-seop (“Nightmare Teacher”), the cast includes Park Shin-yang, Lee Min-ki and Lee Re.
“When Seung-do (Park Shin-yang), a heart specialist, and his wife find their daughter So-mi (Lee Re) showing strange symptoms by the day, they decide to attempt an exorcism ritual. Upon arrival, priest Ban (Lee Min-ki) is sure there is the devil inside her, and the ritual seems to drive it out successfully, but ends in So-mi’s sudden death. As her funeral begins, Seung-do, who notices some strange signs in So-mi’s body, confronts his conviction that she may not be dead yet, and her heart is still beating. No one believes him, especially priest Ban, who strongly opposes him saying that it is by the menacing spirit inside her. During three days of So-mi’s funeral, they...
Directed by Hyun Moon-seop (“Nightmare Teacher”), the cast includes Park Shin-yang, Lee Min-ki and Lee Re.
“When Seung-do (Park Shin-yang), a heart specialist, and his wife find their daughter So-mi (Lee Re) showing strange symptoms by the day, they decide to attempt an exorcism ritual. Upon arrival, priest Ban (Lee Min-ki) is sure there is the devil inside her, and the ritual seems to drive it out successfully, but ends in So-mi’s sudden death. As her funeral begins, Seung-do, who notices some strange signs in So-mi’s body, confronts his conviction that she may not be dead yet, and her heart is still beating. No one believes him, especially priest Ban, who strongly opposes him saying that it is by the menacing spirit inside her. During three days of So-mi’s funeral, they...
- 10/21/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Als Festival im Festival bietet das Michel Kinder & Jugend Filmfest (27. September bis 3. Oktober) wieder eine erlesene Filmauswahl für die Kinobesucher:innen von Morgen. Steffi Falk, die diese Sektion leitet, gibt Einblick ins diesjährige Programm.
Steffi Falk, Leiterin Michel Kinder & Jugend Filmfest (Credit: Nila Thiel)
Durch was charakterisiert sich die diesjährige Auswahl des Michel Kinder und Jugend Filmfest?
Steffi Falk: Die diesjährigen Michel-Filme bieten durchweg positive Aussichten oder Intentionen für das Publikum, ohne den Bezug zur Realität zu verlieren. Fast alle Filme sind zeitgenössisch, in den Themen vielfältig und sprechen zeitlose Werte an. Die Altersempfehlungen sind eine gute Mischung, für Kinder ab 4 bis 12 Jahren. Wobei ich das „ab“ in den Altersempfehlungen wirklich so verstanden wissen möchte: Ein guter Kinderfilm ist in der Lage jedes Publikum zu bewegen. Die Hauptcharaktere, egal ob real oder animiert stellen sich unterschiedlichen Herausforderungen und alle wachsen daran. Ich hoffe sehr, dass die Filme junge Zuschauer fesseln und zum „darüber sprechen“ anregen.
Steffi Falk, Leiterin Michel Kinder & Jugend Filmfest (Credit: Nila Thiel)
Durch was charakterisiert sich die diesjährige Auswahl des Michel Kinder und Jugend Filmfest?
Steffi Falk: Die diesjährigen Michel-Filme bieten durchweg positive Aussichten oder Intentionen für das Publikum, ohne den Bezug zur Realität zu verlieren. Fast alle Filme sind zeitgenössisch, in den Themen vielfältig und sprechen zeitlose Werte an. Die Altersempfehlungen sind eine gute Mischung, für Kinder ab 4 bis 12 Jahren. Wobei ich das „ab“ in den Altersempfehlungen wirklich so verstanden wissen möchte: Ein guter Kinderfilm ist in der Lage jedes Publikum zu bewegen. Die Hauptcharaktere, egal ob real oder animiert stellen sich unterschiedlichen Herausforderungen und alle wachsen daran. Ich hoffe sehr, dass die Filme junge Zuschauer fesseln und zum „darüber sprechen“ anregen.
- 9/27/2024
- by Barbara Schuster
- Spot - Media & Film
Finally, Netflix is getting pretty good at adapting animes and mangas into live-action and the fans are loving their latest adaptation Parasyte: The Grey. Based on a manga series titled Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki, the Netflix series follows the story of a group of people who must rise to defend themselves against alien parasites who are taking over people’s bodies. Parasyte: The Grey stars Jeon So-nee in the lead role with Masaki Suda, Lee Jung-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Kwon Hae-hyun, Kim In-kwon, and Lee Hyun-kyun starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the gore and the unique storyline in Parasyte: The Grey here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Parasyte: The Maxim (Hulu & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Madhouse
Parasyte: The Maxim has the same plot as Parasyte: The Grey because both of the shows are based on the same manga series titled Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki.
Parasyte: The Maxim (Hulu & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Madhouse
Parasyte: The Maxim has the same plot as Parasyte: The Grey because both of the shows are based on the same manga series titled Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki.
- 4/20/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Generation, the Berlin Film Festival sidebar for children and youth films, has announced this year’s winners unveiling the picks from both the Generation 14plus (for teen and older viewers) and the youth jury for the Generation Kplus (kids and tweens) sections.
Sasha Nathwani’s coming-of-age drama Last Swim, about an Iranian-British teen confronting a major life decision, took the Crystal Bear for best film in the Generation 14plus section, with Kim Hye-young’s It’s Okay!, about an orphaned young dancer, winning the top prize for Generation Kplus. Both prizes were awarded by youth juries of young filmgoers.
In its statement, the 14plus jury called Last Swim “a story about the beauty of life and of things coming to an end. It is a film that does not shy away from portraying the messy and consuming feelings that can arise when you know your dreams may not be fulfilled. However,...
Sasha Nathwani’s coming-of-age drama Last Swim, about an Iranian-British teen confronting a major life decision, took the Crystal Bear for best film in the Generation 14plus section, with Kim Hye-young’s It’s Okay!, about an orphaned young dancer, winning the top prize for Generation Kplus. Both prizes were awarded by youth juries of young filmgoers.
In its statement, the 14plus jury called Last Swim “a story about the beauty of life and of things coming to an end. It is a film that does not shy away from portraying the messy and consuming feelings that can arise when you know your dreams may not be fulfilled. However,...
- 2/25/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix revealed its annual slate of Korean films and series on Monday, and 2024 is shaping up to be another strong year of K-content, including returns for some of the streamer’s most popular global shows.
As previously announced, there will be a second season of Netflix’s marquee international show Squid Game coming this year but no release date has been confirmed yet. There will be second seasons for reality survival series Physical 100, the fantasy series Hellbound, the reality show Zombieverse and mystery drama Gyeongseong Creature.
Among the new series, the standout is the period drama Uprising which is co-written and co-produced by famed Korean auteur Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, Decision to Leave). There is also a host of series adaptations of popular webtoons including A Killer Paradox, The 8 Show and Parasyte: The Grey.
Netflix will also debut some intriguing Korean reality shows this year, that have the potential to get people talking.
As previously announced, there will be a second season of Netflix’s marquee international show Squid Game coming this year but no release date has been confirmed yet. There will be second seasons for reality survival series Physical 100, the fantasy series Hellbound, the reality show Zombieverse and mystery drama Gyeongseong Creature.
Among the new series, the standout is the period drama Uprising which is co-written and co-produced by famed Korean auteur Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, Decision to Leave). There is also a host of series adaptations of popular webtoons including A Killer Paradox, The 8 Show and Parasyte: The Grey.
Netflix will also debut some intriguing Korean reality shows this year, that have the potential to get people talking.
- 2/6/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Castaway Diva is a new South Korean series directed by Oh Choong Hwan. It stars Park Eun-bin and Chae Jong-hyeop.
As you may already know, K-pop ignites passions, and “Castaway Diva” has a storyline that takes us through the most innocent paths of love, starting from this popular music, as well as darker paths.
Both of them manage to escape reality to learn to coexist beyond this world in a shipwreck.
A series that premieres this Saturday on Netflix and comes to us from the homeland of K-pop.
It will surely have many fans in its country of origin and, like its brilliant music, it will transcend borders thanks to Netflix.
Both protagonists deserve it with their charm and youth.
Castaway Diva The Cast Park Eun-bin Kim Hyo-jin Chae Jong-hyeop Cha Hak-yeon
Kim Joo-heon
Lee Re
Bae Gang-hee
Shin Joo-hyup
Lee Seung-joon...
As you may already know, K-pop ignites passions, and “Castaway Diva” has a storyline that takes us through the most innocent paths of love, starting from this popular music, as well as darker paths.
Both of them manage to escape reality to learn to coexist beyond this world in a shipwreck.
A series that premieres this Saturday on Netflix and comes to us from the homeland of K-pop.
It will surely have many fans in its country of origin and, like its brilliant music, it will transcend borders thanks to Netflix.
Both protagonists deserve it with their charm and youth.
Castaway Diva The Cast Park Eun-bin Kim Hyo-jin Chae Jong-hyeop Cha Hak-yeon
Kim Joo-heon
Lee Re
Bae Gang-hee
Shin Joo-hyup
Lee Seung-joon...
- 10/28/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
by Michaela Oikonomou
“Hope” was director Lee Joon-ik's comeback after a brief two-year hiatus. It also won Best Film at the 34th Blue Dragon awards. The script is based on a true story of an 8-year-old girl named Na-young, who was beaten and raped by a drunk 57-year-old man, in a public bathroom.
Follow our coverage of the deeper depths of Asian cinema
The story begins with an ordinary family living in a small town, owning a grocery store named after their daughter So-won (Lee Re), whose name means «hope». The father (Sol Kyung-gu) and the mother (Uhm Ji-won) are highly overworked and as a result, their cheerful, free-spirited child is often on her own, playing and watching television. That ordinary happy life of hers suddenly changes, due to a heinous act. One day while going to school, So-won is followed by a drunk old man (Gang Seong-hae). That meeting of theirs,...
“Hope” was director Lee Joon-ik's comeback after a brief two-year hiatus. It also won Best Film at the 34th Blue Dragon awards. The script is based on a true story of an 8-year-old girl named Na-young, who was beaten and raped by a drunk 57-year-old man, in a public bathroom.
Follow our coverage of the deeper depths of Asian cinema
The story begins with an ordinary family living in a small town, owning a grocery store named after their daughter So-won (Lee Re), whose name means «hope». The father (Sol Kyung-gu) and the mother (Uhm Ji-won) are highly overworked and as a result, their cheerful, free-spirited child is often on her own, playing and watching television. That ordinary happy life of hers suddenly changes, due to a heinous act. One day while going to school, So-won is followed by a drunk old man (Gang Seong-hae). That meeting of theirs,...
- 8/20/2023
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
Stars: Dong-Won Gang, Jung-hyun Lee, Re Lee, Hae-hyo Kwon, Min-Jae Kim, Gyo-hwan Koo, Do-Yoon Kim, Ye-Won Lee | Written by Sang-ho Yeon, Ryu Yong-jae | Directed by Sang-ho Yeon
When Train to Busan arrived on the movie scene it was just what the zombie sub genre needed. A focus on a father protecting his daughter from an onslaught of zombies on a train brought heart and was instantly loved by many horror fans. With Peninsula, can lightening strike twice? The answer is… it depends on what you are wanting from the movie!
Four years after the zombie outbreak, a small group of Koreans return to their homeland to track down a truck containing 20 million US dollars. When things inevitably go wrong, Jung Seok (Dong-Won Gang) finds a chance to right a wrong from his past.
If you go into Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula expecting more of the same from the previous film,...
When Train to Busan arrived on the movie scene it was just what the zombie sub genre needed. A focus on a father protecting his daughter from an onslaught of zombies on a train brought heart and was instantly loved by many horror fans. With Peninsula, can lightening strike twice? The answer is… it depends on what you are wanting from the movie!
Four years after the zombie outbreak, a small group of Koreans return to their homeland to track down a truck containing 20 million US dollars. When things inevitably go wrong, Jung Seok (Dong-Won Gang) finds a chance to right a wrong from his past.
If you go into Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula expecting more of the same from the previous film,...
- 10/28/2020
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
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