Review of The Wailing (2016) by Arun G — 22 Dec 2016
'The Wailing' will undoubtedly be hailed as a cult-classic in the years to come. The story doesn't necessarily tread fresh ground, but its the treatment that makes it stand out. The first half hour adeptly lays out the character portraits in a rather light fashion, but the tone shifts completely to outright horror thereafter.
The viewer is infact, left hanging even after the end credits start rolling. Hong-Jin Na concocts a screenplay that effectively blends contemporary atmospheric horror with East Asian mythology. Performances are deliciously first-rate.
The climax is one that the viewer is never gonna forget. The 155 minute runtime is completely justifiable. 'The Wailing' is yet another fine example which reinstates the fact that South Korean filmmakers are indeed the true masters of horror.
This review of The Wailing (2016) was written by Arun G on 22 Dec 2016.
The Wailing has generally received very positive reviews.
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