2016 · 156 min · NR
The Wailing
Directed by Na Hong-jin · Horror, Mystery
The Wailing (2016) is a Horror film, directed by Na Hong-jin set in South Korea during the 2010s. It runs 156 minutes and is rated NR.
A psychological horror, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of family & loyalty and faith / religion run throughout.
Composer
Jang Young-gyuDalpalan
Cinematography
Hong Kyung-pyo
Cast
Kwak Do-wonHwang Jung-minChun Woo-heeJun KunimuraKim Hwan-heeHeo JinJang So-yeonKim Do-yoon
The world of this film
Premise & themes
Premise
Tone
BleakTenseSurreal Dreamlike
Shape
Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction
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