I guess everyone complaining about the lack of sci-fi and 'Black Mirror' element missed the fact that this literally happens with people's stories being exploited for streaming documentaries every day, and it's only getting worse as technology continues to ensure everything is recorded for 'posterity'. Powerful episode.
Amazing crime drama. Be prepared for emotional devastation and lots of gore.
Team Kim Soohyeon forever.
An incredibly realistic portrayal of mental illness and how it can be passed down. I loved it and it had me both laughing and in tears, but it may not be relateable for everyone.
Additionally, I would not call this horror at all. It is very much a dark psychodrama, so know that going in.
You can see from the comments that if you don't want to have to put any sort of brain power into a movie, you won't like this.
If you enjoy films that leave the narrative more up to your imagination and require some intellectual input, this is a superb watch. Amazing what they accomplished with such a small budget and cast. Beautifully shot and I was surprisingly invested in the characters despite the limited dialogue. Watch in the dark with headphones for a deeply disturbing experience.
As the daughter of a mother with bipolar disorder, this was a brutal watch. So I guess be forewarned that the horror definitely comes from the mental illness aspect -- the supernatural aspect very much seems like just a metaphor for the reality of such a horrible mental illness, how it can be passed down, and how it affects the family around them, especially the children.
Loved this. The message is obvious but not too in-your-face, and the body horror aspects are amazing. Visually, the movie is stunning and I found the characters really engaging as well. I liked how it never necessarily spelled things out for you regarding the 'truth' of the entity and fungus.
Definitely not a movie for everyone. It is super abstract and confusing, and nothing is really wrapped up well. That said, I loved it. I'm a huge fan of cosmic horror and this fit into that niche really nicely. It was shot really well and I loved how the film just felt like watching a terrifying nightmare. It was totally weird and creepy and unsettling, and I think it's going to stay with me for a long time.
I don't really understand all the reviews everywhere saying 'I don't get it'. I didn't think the ending was that hard to understand. A truly beautiful film. Go in blind and just enjoy the ride.
This movie is not a feel-good movie. This is a dark movie that revolves heavily around pedophilia. It is, at times, graphic. If you are in a bad place or easily triggered by themes like this, I wouldn't recommend you watch this movie.
That said, it is incredibly gripping with a lot of character study. It's shot beautifully and the cast is amazing. It's a movie I will remember for a long, long time.
I loved this. I enjoy slow burns and movies that embrace 'weird,' and this does both superbly. I thought the feminist themes were handled really well, and not shoved down your throat. There are some awesome effects and lots of little things to notice and pick apart as you go. Overall, definitely recommend giving it a watch!
I loved this. Everyone did an amazing job in their role and the setting was perfect. I can see why it has divided people - this is not really standard 'horror'. It's definitely more psychological, and even more than that it's a deep character study. If that doesn't interest you, this movie is not for you.
The ending is also divisive - it is not exactly what you hoped for after spending time watching things deteriorate. But honestly, that's why it works. It's real, and it's brutal, and sometimes the best we can hope for in this world is that there is something more out there to dole out justice.
This movie is so stupid and hilarious. It's no masterpiece - it's the kind of film I watch when my husband and I want to dissolve into giggles over ridiculous shit like decapitated heads getting motorboated.
This is not a horror movie - don't go in expecting your typical haunted house scares. This is very much a drama, focusing on grief and loss with some supernatural elements. I thought it was very well done, and the lead actress does an amazing job.
This was great - I was pleasantly surprised. Well done stories and really funny!
Surprisingly fun, and doesn't take itself too seriously.
If you like movies that are wrapped up nicely and answer all questions, don't watch this one. It is very vague and questioning, and you're not ever really quite sure what's happening or why. It's meant to make you think. It was really beautifully shot and the music was perfect. It inexplicably made me feel very sad. Very well done.
I went into this movie knowing nothing about it, really. It was on Hulu, and I figured it was going to be your standard found-footage horror schlock. I was mistaken! This is actually less 'horror' and very much more 'crime drama'. You will find yourself invested in the characters and the story, and there is no gore, monsters, aliens, etc. to be found. The film is very much about the characters and the crime.
One of the best things about this film is how it was shot and put together. Although I knew it was fiction, it seems very real, like a true documentary. The actors do a great job too. However, it's the mystery that will really reel you in and keep you captivated.
I actually quite liked it. Very weird, and missing something when it comes to story. But really very Cronenberg, and the effects were awesome in my opinion.
Pretty intense watch. Overall well done, although some parts just make you roll your eyes.
I did take a lot off my rating for the unnecessarily graphic cat death scene. I mean, just come on man. Kill a cat without the dramatics. Skip 24m-28m if you aren't a sociopath.
The kills are fun and honestly it's pretty hilarious. Fairly entertaining and fun for a slasher.
Definitely not a comedy...not sure why they decided to market it as such. A surprisingly dark and tense film, especially given all the children involved. Good acting but some of the characters just make really stupid decisions, which hurt the plot.
Pretty good. I liked the vampires, and the idea of it being a disease was cool. However, there were some big annoying plot holes, and the ending was a real letdown.
This movie was probably a 1/10 if you watched it in 1988. Watching it now, I had a good time. It's pretty hilarious.
I actually had fun with this, it's pretty hilarious. Also Princess the dog cracked me up.
Not that bad. I thought this was a good thriller, and I loved the 'twist'. I really enjoyed the conclusion. It was a little hard to follow at times, and I could have done without the short start, re-do, and ending format. However, I don't feel like that ruined the movie.
I would recommend giving it a try - it's not perfect, but it's also not the worst movie ever.
Not terrible. Definitely have to suspend belief a bit for some aspects. Some cool kills, but would have been better if even more rapists got killed and they outed the frat at the end.
Not necessarily a bad movie, but mega disappointing compared to Train to Busan. The social commentary is shoehorned in to a point where the actions of people make zero sense, and the main characters are all incredibly stupid. Most of them are also really unlikeable, making it hard to feel invested at all. Some cool zombies and art, as well as a nice soundtrack, but otherwise it was just really missing something.
If you liked the book, you will be disappointed. It's not a bad movie, but there are a ton of changes from the novel that really hurt the overall plot.
The English dub of this has aged so, so horribly lol. Be aware if you are watching with other people -- it's so not PC.
A cool idea, but not executed very well. If you can find somewhere to watch it in original Russian, I would recommend that as well. The dubbing is horrible.
