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This isn't really a good movie in any sense of the word. Its a waste of time, but I thought the actors and actresses did a good job. I do not recommend anyone see this, other than to confirm that these low reviews are actually pretty honest. I have no idea how anyone could give this a 10/10. I mean, that is saying this movie is on par with directors like Francis Ford Coppola or Christopher Nolan. This is kind of the opposite. I dont want to be rude so this movie gets a 2/10 because of the actors.

Other than that. This movie felt like a giant regret and waste.

This movie is a slow-burn but fascinating because the characters are so well-lived in and the writing is top notch. I would say that the film pays much attention to the saying "Show, don't tell" in developing our protagnist's psyche and mindset, but at the cost of narrative structure and pacing. Definitely some competing goals between atmosphere, grand storytelling, societal commentary, all while trying to package up a narrative that is haunting but loses its pace in doing so because it is trying to satisfy all these competing demands.

If the narrative moved up speed and devoted more towards storytelling, this movie would be absolutely perfect and I would have given it a 10/10. That said, this movie is well worth your watch.

What i really like is how this movie also shows "Korea" as it really is, wide open mountainous spaces, many parts in slow economic transformation thats been ongoing since the 1970's and you feel absolutely transported to this world that the directory so beautifully constructed for us.

Give this one your time and patience.

This is a well executed, entertaining and frightening horror movie that is smart , doesn't rely on jump scares, and is actually well written and thought out. The way they utilize cameras and think about the characteriziations are very good for what this film is.

There are moments of sheer existential dread that this film literally hangs on you that I've only seen a few films attempt this. Some films similar in genre are Blair Witch, Grave Encounters, Session 9. But I think this film tops them all.

I would honestly put this up there with a A-. Why not an A+? Because that is reserved for a flim like The Shining, Ringu, Alien, The Descent etc.

What did it lack? Scope of achievement was limited to being the "best found footage horror movie in recent memory" as opposed to a film you tell your friends and family and co-workers to go watch, like Parasite or Paddington.