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Movie Info

Release Date: May 12, 2016
Runtime: 156 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (13)
Genres:
Mystery Horror
Budget: $10,951,000
Revenue: $49,851,770
Original Language: Korean
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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99%
Tomatometer
81
81/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
2,007 votes
7.4/10
IMDb
97,869 votes
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The Wailing

2016

"Evil whispers, fear spreads, truth hides."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: En Présence du Diable? 🇪🇸 ES: El lamento? 🇮🇹 IT: Goksung - La presenza del diavolo? 🇯🇵 JA: 哭声/コクソン? 🇰🇷 KO: Gok-seong? All international titles (13) →
Mystery Horror 156 min 7.4/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $10,951,000
Revenue: $49,851,770
Profit $38,900,770
ROI +355.2% (4.6x)

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The Wailing is directed by Na Hong-jin .

Cast of The Wailing

Kim Hwan-hee as Hyo-jin in The Wailing
Kim Hwan-hee
Hyo-jin

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  • The Wailing was filmed in the picturesque village of Gangjin, South Korea, which offered a unique backdrop that enhanced the film's eerie atmosphere.

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  • The film's score was composed by Yeong-wook Jo, who used a combination of traditional and modern instruments to create a haunting soundscape that complements the film's themes.

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  • There is a subtle reference to the classic film The Exorcist when a character performs a ritual to cleanse another character, highlighting the film's blend of horror traditions.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen wearing a coat that changes colors between shots, which may confuse viewers about the continuity of the scene.

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  • The film explores themes of superstition and cultural beliefs in South Korea, reflecting societal fears that resonate with audiences both locally and internationally.

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