Review of A Tale of Two Sisters (2003) by Sandra S — 11 Feb 2009

Boasting one of the coolest movie posters ever created, this psychological ghost story became Korea?s highest grossing horror film at the time of its release. Based on the Korean folk story entitled Janghwa, Hongreyon-jon, A Tale of Two Sisters tells the story of two teenaged sisters, their sadistic step-mother and the haunted house they?re forced to share.

Yes, the film can be dense and confusing if you don?t pay close attention, but unlike most horror movies that have a B-movie feel, Kim infuses his work with a poetic lyricism and a heart-breaking pathos that elevates it to the level of true tragedy.

All this and a twist ending that ranks up there with The Sixth Sense.