Director: Kin Ji-Hwan
Year: 2007
Plot: “A peaceful Joseon village is disturbed by the sudden awakening of So-yeon, a young lady who has been in a coma after surviving a drowning accident 10 years before. But So-yeon's identical twin sister Hyo-jin, who also fell into the lake, was not so fortunate. Unable to rest in peace, Hyo-jin returns as a phantom and a series of unnatural deaths ensues. Eerie weeping sounds presage the appearance of the "han" or grudge-ridden ghost, who takes one victim after another.”
More than once, I had thoughts about turning off the movie. The problem was that this movie was so confusing, I wanted to know what was going on. That really was the only reason I watched this movie till the end.
The deaths in this movie were really pointless. That’s not something I usually say during a horror movie. They really didn’t add any edge for me whatsoever. It also didn’t help that our grudge style ghost was in no way scary. Most of the time it just stood in one spot. It’s not the grudge like ghost that bothers me, as I love that style, but it didn’t do very much.
I also have to say that the big secret reveal was a complete flop in my opinion. I love movies where I can have some idea about the truth before it is revealed. I love the “Ah! I was right!” moments, but this one didn’t really give me that. The fact was so obvious to me that I really didn’t have any doubt as to the characters true identity.
I must admit that there was one truly good part of this movie, and that was the ending. No, not because it was finally over, but because I really enjoyed how it was done. After the big reveal, mother and daughter end up on the dock and daughter ends up in the water. Things turn into the same situation as 10 years prior and the mother has to choose again. I love the choice that she makes, as it would be the only right way to deal with a ghost like that.
I would suggest skipping this movie. The only way I would suggest this movie to someone is if they were extremely bored and had no access to anything better.
