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Tag Archives: Ghost
Ghost in the Cell (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): A gruesome Indonesian prison horror film
Indonesian film “Ghost in the Cell” distinguishes itself well with its gruesome concoction of horror, action, and a bit of goofy elements. While it will definitely jolt you more than once with numerous gory moments along the story, it will … Continue reading
Céline and Julie Go Boating (1974) ☆☆☆(3/4): A long but delightful romp
Jacques Rivette’s 1974 film “Céline and Julie Go Boating”, which came to South Korean theaters a few days ago, is a long but delightful romp. I must confess that I scratched my head more than once during its long running … Continue reading
Hokum (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): In a spooky Irish hotel
Damian McCarthy’s latest film “Hokum” is a solid genre flick filled with dark mood and details to be admired and appreciated. While it surely evokes countless other similar horror films about haunted places, it has its own distinctive elements to … Continue reading
The Glimmering (2025) ☆1/2(1.5/4): A little misguided total bore
South Korean independent film “The Glimmering” is a little misguided total bore. I did not care at all about what it is about or how it is about, and, despite my attempt to be open-minded about whatever it intends to … Continue reading
Pulse (2001) ☆☆☆(3/4): Something creepy is happening on the Internet…
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 2001 film “Pulse”, which was released in South Korean theaters a few weeks ago, is as ambiguously creepy and disturbing as you can expect from Kurosawa. Being rather slow and opaque in terms of narrative, the movie certainly … Continue reading
Teaching Practice: Idiot Girls and School Ghost 2 (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): Another outrageous high school horror satire
South Korean independent film “Teaching Practice: Idiot Girls and School Ghost 2”, which is a standalone sequel to “Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School anniversary” (2024), tickled and amused me a lot. While deliberately silly and exaggerated in its cheerfully … Continue reading
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Salmokji: Whispering Water (2026) ☆☆☆: A reservoir of horror
South Korean horror film “Salmokji: Whispering Water” is ready to unnerve and then scare you from the very beginning, and it did its job as well as intended. While this is a very typical horror movie about your average haunted … Continue reading
Rouge (1987) ☆☆☆(3/4): A ghost looking for her old love
Stanley Kwan’s 1987 film “Rouge”, whose 4K remastered version was released in South Korean theaters yesterday, is a haunting melodrama about a ghost looking for her old love in the past. As following the desperate situation of this sad ghost … Continue reading
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) ☆☆☆(3/4): Michael Caine as Scrooge – with the Muppets
There is a good reason why Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella “A Christmas Carol” has been a classic work to be remembered and cherished by many of us. Above all, this is a striking ghost story with chilly and spooky qualities … Continue reading
The Crow (1994) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): “It can’t rain all the time”
Alex Proyas’ 1994 film “The Crow” is a darkly compelling comic book movie full of style, mood, and details to be appreciated. While it has been mainly remembered as the last film of its ill-fated lead actor, the movie exudes … Continue reading
