If you're open for a Korean horror that's a constant ride of disturbance, _I Saw the Devil_ from 2010 can absolutely fit that bill. If you want something that's more fun, _A Tale of Two Sisters_ is an excellent film with a really fun hook that keeps building all throughout.
Regarding the immigration theme, I didn’t know this until watching a really recent Korean drama/horror called Exhuma, but Korea was under Japanese colonial rule for many years in the first half of the 1900s and Japan actively worked to suppress Korean identity and culture. I think there is still a lot of residual tension between the two countries which helped me to better understand the villagers in The Wailing having a negative attitude about a new Japanese neighbor. Highly recommend checking out Exhuma - there’s some really interesting history that’s explored as a big part of the plot.
Oh yeah! I know you had mentioned it on patreon and I think instagram but I am so here for your "I Finally Watched" series. I'm so excited for all the reviews for international horror movies like this and just horror movies you just may have not seen and especially for non-horror movies. There's definitely some movies I'd recommend and I'm curious to hear your thoughts on them, depending on if you have seen them already. But this was a great review. I feel like I've heard of this movie but had never watched it before but it does sound interesting. Thanks again for this review and I am very excited for more from this new series!
I recommend watching Memories of Murder (2003) to get an idea of the police infastructure in Korea, especially in the rural outskirts (which is where Wailing takes place). Of course the process has improved to a great extent, but you still shouldn't compare the police procedure of The Wailing with, say, a metropolitan cop requiring writs and warrants to conduct a formal investigation, but more akin to the local sheriff of a tiny town in the middle of nowhere taking the law into his own hand.
Both "Train to Busan" and "The Wailing" were released in 2016. While "Train to Busan" follows a straightforward narrative about a zombie outbreak and explores themes of classism and human behavior, "The Wailing" takes a more symbolic and metaphorical approach to the concepts of good and evil. It delves into religious themes, particularly Catholicism and shamanism. The mysterious woman serves as a guardian figure who warns the protagonist of impending dangers, emphasizing the importance of faith in the storyline of "The Wailing."
I haven't seen this, but it sounds interesting.. I can't pretend like I'm that hip when it comes to South Korean horror, I've been wanting to explore for a minute but just never really have.. but there's horror films called Whispering Corridors (1998), Memento Mori (1999) and Wishing Stairs (2003) which are all part of the same series and I think there's more films in the series.. I'm pretty sure each film takes place at an all girls school, but has different characters telling a different urban legend in each film while being progressive for filmmaking at the time in S. Korea.. I think they're important films in S. Korea, although I don't think they're "5 star films", but I've yet to check them out so it's not like I'm recommending them lol, but they're on my radar so I'm just putting them out there..
Yes! So glad you’ve begun your quest into the “I finally watched” series! Can’t wait to see what other movies will be part of your journey! I haven’t seen the Wailing yet but I’m definitely gonna check it out now after your glowing review! Korean horror has been killing it lately between this movie and Train to Busan! So great and deep stories that I feel we just don’t get here in Hollywood One of my earliest exposure to Korean horror was when I saw the movie I saw the devil a few years ago in theaters and on my birthday! I was thrilled the whole time and definitely recommend it to fellow horror geeks! All the genre mixing they do is in other movies they make. I feel like they do a lot of detective stories mixed in with horror. Kinda like Giallos in Italy! Thank you againfor recommending this! Can’t wait to see more of your finally watched list and hope you check out more international horror!
The Japanese and Koreans have always had a stormy past, Japan invaded Korea so many times throughout history. Korea have these statues of women dotted around and they're reminders of the grape of Korean women by the Japanese, they used to call them "comfort women" kind of a touchy subject in Korea
someone in the comments recommended i saw the devil and i totally agree! it's more intense than the wailing but still with the dark, seedy vibes. and it takes you on a wild ride. i loved it and when i watched it, i immediately put it in my letterboxd top 4
Just stumbled upon your channel today. Love this review, every review I have seen sees the film in a completely different way and I love that. You can tell just how chaotic the film is with your edits and thought swings 😅 I felt exactly the same! Finally watched it this week, took me 4 nights as I kept on falling asleep during the particularly goofy 1st act, I just wasn't feeling it, was too dumb and the acting seemed so silly 😅 I persevered and yes, to pretty much reveal the Japanese man as the antagonist seemed a very odd decision. Though I was still almost half guessing towards the end as the shaman was working for the Japanese man (in so much in helping to lift the protective spell the good spirit had placed on the girl), I suppose that was the real twist. And the 'exorcism' was the shaman actually trying to help possess the family (which is a new one to me) So there were some very unique twists on it and some mystery. With the ambiguity of the lady who played the good spirit, I felt maybe they still couldn't be too obvious as they had to let the family's / victims ultimately make their own mind up, kind of like you can in most parts choose your own faith etc. perhaps it could have been explained better. I did enjoy the little twist and the reveal of the 'devil' scene I did actually find disturbing and extremely well done. Perhaps a little more of this could have been applied instead of the whole tom and jerry zombie scene etc 😅😅😅 Whiplash indeed, the comedy aspect I downright hated! Loved your review and style. You seem cool and laid back. You have a new subscriber. Take care. ✌️🧘
I think you’ll really like the Thai horror “The Medium.” I would definitely recommend going into it blind. My girlfriend showed me it and it’s one of the most shocking and best Asian films I ever seen!
Yay here it is 😁. Been looking forward to this series, great idea! I actually haven’t seen this one so I’ll put it on my watchlist so I can watch the rest of your review 😊.
Always love your reviews. You have talked about taking in foreign horror films. I like The Host from South Korea. Very unique monster. I’ll have to catch this film sometime. 👍🙂
Hello my name is Vinnie and I have been watching your videos for awhile and I absolutely love your videos and the both of us share basically the same options in Horror movies plus I like the videos with your dad
Completely agree on Gonjiam. Saw it on so many lists so finally decided to check it out and was flabbergasted with how blah it was. Korean horror to check out - I Saw the Devil, Thirst and Midnight (not completely horror, but still great).
If you're looking for South Korean horror suggestions. You can't go wrong with Parasite director Bong Joon-ho's movie the Host. Also Thirst is a fantastic film as well.
Oh jeez, this series is gonna be a ton of requests. 🙄 Only movie that I think of is“Sweetheart,” it’s on your watchlist for long time. Am Super excited for your upcoming crossover with Tiago, so can wait to see.
I took the plunge and brought last year's Exorcist Film. I thought it was ok but def not as good as the original no way. Anyway after the Film I watched the special features and was surprised to see all the crew involved wearing certain coverings on their faces. I thought all that was behind us now.
Went and found the movie so I could watch your review. I agreed it was meh. Incantation is a similar vibe but imo so much better. I loved it anyways and I love your videos!
@@HauntedHippie lol. Me before finishing the video. I know that premature comments add noise to discourse, but I give it a pass on RUclips because more comments will allegedly boost creators I enjoy. (But let me know if that isn’t true!)
So in terms of the Japanese being the villain being regressive, I think it can definitely feel that way from an American perspective but in Korea the Japanese occupation caused a pretty severe national trauma countless people were tortured and killed and hundreds of thousands of Korean women were sold into sexual slavery for Japanese soldiers and high ranking officials. not to mention the human experiments done on Koreans (see unit 731) which truly were probably the worst war crimes I’ve ever heard of. Due to a pretty severe lack of accountability for these things I think they are still fresh in the Korean conscious. Hope maybe this adds a little context as that commentary of the Japanese man being the devil is a very serious commentary about the horror that was the Japanese occupation for Korean people in the not so distant past.
It's really cool how much Korean cinema has taken off here. I'm shocked it took until Parasite for the trend to truly start (though others can correct me on this). Have you seen The Host? If not, I highly recommend it. It's directed by the same guy (Bong Joon-ho).
If you're open for a Korean horror that's a constant ride of disturbance, _I Saw the Devil_ from 2010 can absolutely fit that bill. If you want something that's more fun, _A Tale of Two Sisters_ is an excellent film with a really fun hook that keeps building all throughout.
I never want to watch I saw the Devil again. Good though
The taxi scene alone is worth the watch.
I Saw The Devil is fantastic.
I came here to mention A Tale of Two Sisters. Iconic SK horror.
10:30 Thirst (2009). Saw this for the first time on a hookup's couch. It was so good I forgot to hookup.
Regarding the immigration theme, I didn’t know this until watching a really recent Korean drama/horror called Exhuma, but Korea was under Japanese colonial rule for many years in the first half of the 1900s and Japan actively worked to suppress Korean identity and culture. I think there is still a lot of residual tension between the two countries which helped me to better understand the villagers in The Wailing having a negative attitude about a new Japanese neighbor. Highly recommend checking out Exhuma - there’s some really interesting history that’s explored as a big part of the plot.
Oh yeah! I know you had mentioned it on patreon and I think instagram but I am so here for your "I Finally Watched" series. I'm so excited for all the reviews for international horror movies like this and just horror movies you just may have not seen and especially for non-horror movies. There's definitely some movies I'd recommend and I'm curious to hear your thoughts on them, depending on if you have seen them already. But this was a great review. I feel like I've heard of this movie but had never watched it before but it does sound interesting. Thanks again for this review and I am very excited for more from this new series!
I recommend watching Memories of Murder (2003) to get an idea of the police infastructure in Korea, especially in the rural outskirts (which is where Wailing takes place).
Of course the process has improved to a great extent, but you still shouldn't compare the police procedure of The Wailing with, say, a metropolitan cop requiring writs and warrants to conduct a formal investigation, but more akin to the local sheriff of a tiny town in the middle of nowhere taking the law into his own hand.
I'm so curious about what scenes have a soap opera feeling. No shade, I'm honestly curious.
Both "Train to Busan" and "The Wailing" were released in 2016. While "Train to Busan" follows a straightforward narrative about a zombie outbreak and explores themes of classism and human behavior, "The Wailing" takes a more symbolic and metaphorical approach to the concepts of good and evil. It delves into religious themes, particularly Catholicism and shamanism. The mysterious woman serves as a guardian figure who warns the protagonist of impending dangers, emphasizing the importance of faith in the storyline of "The Wailing."
I haven't seen this, but it sounds interesting.. I can't pretend like I'm that hip when it comes to South Korean horror, I've been wanting to explore for a minute but just never really have.. but there's horror films called Whispering Corridors (1998), Memento Mori (1999) and Wishing Stairs (2003) which are all part of the same series and I think there's more films in the series.. I'm pretty sure each film takes place at an all girls school, but has different characters telling a different urban legend in each film while being progressive for filmmaking at the time in S. Korea.. I think they're important films in S. Korea, although I don't think they're "5 star films", but I've yet to check them out so it's not like I'm recommending them lol, but they're on my radar so I'm just putting them out there..
Yes! So glad you’ve begun your quest into the “I finally watched” series! Can’t wait to see what other movies will be part of your journey!
I haven’t seen the Wailing yet but I’m definitely gonna check it out now after your glowing review! Korean horror has been killing it lately between this movie and Train to Busan! So great and deep stories that I feel we just don’t get here in Hollywood
One of my earliest exposure to Korean horror was when I saw the movie I saw the devil a few years ago in theaters and on my birthday! I was thrilled the whole time and definitely recommend it to fellow horror geeks!
All the genre mixing they do is in other movies they make. I feel like they do a lot of detective stories mixed in with horror. Kinda like Giallos in Italy!
Thank you againfor recommending this! Can’t wait to see more of your finally watched list and hope you check out more international horror!
I need some international recs!!
@@HauntedHippie definitely check out I SAW THE DEVIL and the Host! The latter was directed by bong joon Ho!
The Japanese and Koreans have always had a stormy past, Japan invaded Korea so many times throughout history. Korea have these statues of women dotted around and they're reminders of the grape of Korean women by the Japanese, they used to call them "comfort women" kind of a touchy subject in Korea
I’d love to see what you think of THE TALE OF TWO SISTERS, a brilliant movie from South Korea. In my top ten favorite movies of all time.
The Wailing fluctuates between my Top 5 and Top 10. It’s a masterful demonstration of ambiguity in storytelling.
omg so stoked for this series. rad start!!
I can't finish this video because I haven't seen the movie yet but dropping by to show love from the twitter fam! Subbed!1!1
The ending didn’t work for me, but overall I thought it was brilliant. Thanks for the review.
You should watch Pulse from 2001. It's a really good horror movie and doesn't rely on jump scare. But has the most effective jump scare of all time
someone in the comments recommended i saw the devil and i totally agree! it's more intense than the wailing but still with the dark, seedy vibes. and it takes you on a wild ride. i loved it and when i watched it, i immediately put it in my letterboxd top 4
Ok I know I'm like 6 months late but hoping you'll see this - where did you get that t shirt??
Thank you so much for the excellent video Kyle aka "Maggot Mommy "
My go to "rain" movie is Se7en.... i watched Late Night with the Devil last night, i was disappointed, the ending was kinda of stupid!
The Wailing is the first 2 hour plus movie that I was invested the wh0le way through......fantastic movie
Dawn of the dead remake is one of my favourite films of all time, never mind just zombie movies
Just stumbled upon your channel today. Love this review, every review I have seen sees the film in a completely different way and I love that.
You can tell just how chaotic the film is with your edits and thought swings 😅 I felt exactly the same!
Finally watched it this week, took me 4 nights as I kept on falling asleep during the particularly goofy 1st act, I just wasn't feeling it, was too dumb and the acting seemed so silly 😅 I persevered and yes, to pretty much reveal the Japanese man as the antagonist seemed a very odd decision. Though I was still almost half guessing towards the end as the shaman was working for the Japanese man (in so much in helping to lift the protective spell the good spirit had placed on the girl), I suppose that was the real twist.
And the 'exorcism' was the shaman actually trying to help possess the family (which is a new one to me)
So there were some very unique twists on it and some mystery.
With the ambiguity of the lady who played the good spirit, I felt maybe they still couldn't be too obvious as they had to let the family's / victims ultimately make their own mind up, kind of like you can in most parts choose your own faith etc. perhaps it could have been explained better.
I did enjoy the little twist and the reveal of the 'devil' scene I did actually find disturbing and extremely well done. Perhaps a little more of this could have been applied instead of the whole tom and jerry zombie scene etc 😅😅😅
Whiplash indeed, the comedy aspect I downright hated!
Loved your review and style.
You seem cool and laid back.
You have a new subscriber.
Take care.
✌️🧘
Perhaps before too long we'll get a "I Finally Watched Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)".
are you telling me she never watched that movie!?
Wait, she's never seen that? 😵💫
@@Trepanation21 She hasn't. She's reading the book, then soon after the Coppola version I figure.
Remember she is only early 20's 😅
She honestly does great in depth homework on behind the scenes etc before putting out reviews
@@billstevener194interview with the vampire I think she would like more
I think you’ll really like the Thai horror “The Medium.” I would definitely recommend going into it blind. My girlfriend showed me it and it’s one of the most shocking and best Asian films I ever seen!
Not a movie, but a Korean Zombie series called Kingdom I really enjoyed.
Yay here it is 😁. Been looking forward to this series, great idea!
I actually haven’t seen this one so I’ll put it on my watchlist so I can watch the rest of your review 😊.
Hey Kylie, would it be cool if a horror movie about Michael Jackson fighting against zombies got made?
Loved The Host and I Saw the Devil. I really like South Korean horror.
Excellent flick! Glad you got to check it out🖤
Always love your reviews. You have talked about taking in foreign horror films. I like The Host from South Korea. Very unique monster. I’ll have to catch this film sometime. 👍🙂
Hello my name is Vinnie and I have been watching your videos for awhile and I absolutely love your videos and the both of us share basically the same options in Horror movies plus I like the videos with your dad
Metamorphosis is a good Korean movie
Completely agree on Gonjiam. Saw it on so many lists so finally decided to check it out and was flabbergasted with how blah it was. Korean horror to check out - I Saw the Devil, Thirst and Midnight (not completely horror, but still great).
Lotta good horror films from other countries.
Also where did you get that shirt, my boyfriend would love it! ❤
Dude, I’ve got a bag of “Friends” but in horror style! That’s a bad-ass shirt!
... You NEVER saw Pulp Fiction!!??.... unholy shit, that as to be your next movie to see!!
Perfect Blue, oof. One hell of a trip 😅
The Wailing is great! Maybe over thinking it a bit?
If you're looking for South Korean horror suggestions. You can't go wrong with Parasite director Bong Joon-ho's movie the Host. Also Thirst is a fantastic film as well.
Oh jeez, this series is gonna be a ton of requests. 🙄
Only movie that I think of is“Sweetheart,” it’s on your watchlist for long time.
Am Super excited for your upcoming crossover with Tiago, so can wait to see.
Sweetheart is a gem.
Ok reading reviews i have noted to watch also
I Saw The Devil
A Tale Of Two Sisters
Audition
Thirst
Gonjiam Asylum
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I feel like you didn’t even watch the film 😂
Omg this movie rules (also I bought my partner this shirt in sweatshirt form)
I know what I’m watching this weekend. ♥️
Kylie I was check out the wailing (2016) movie now
10:34 THANK YOU, KYLIE!! God that movie is so popular for very little reason
@@Ecutt me when I have no taste and get scared easily
I felt the same about gonjiam heard so many good things then finally watched it with massive disappointment
I took the plunge and brought last year's Exorcist Film. I thought it was ok but def not as good as the original no way. Anyway after the Film I watched the special features and was surprised to see all the crew involved wearing certain coverings on their faces. I thought all that was behind us now.
? You think the virus just doesn’t exist anymore or what lmfao. Not how that works
Went and found the movie so I could watch your review. I agreed it was meh. Incantation is a similar vibe but imo so much better. I loved it anyways and I love your videos!
In case you haven’t seen it yet, Gonjiam Asylum is among my Top 3 found footage.
Me when I don’t actually watch the video I comment on
@@HauntedHippie lol. Me before finishing the video.
I know that premature comments add noise to discourse, but I give it a pass on RUclips because more comments will allegedly boost creators I enjoy. (But let me know if that isn’t true!)
@@AKeNeN tis true. Proceed
So in terms of the Japanese being the villain being regressive, I think it can definitely feel that way from an American perspective but in Korea the Japanese occupation caused a pretty severe national trauma countless people were tortured and killed and hundreds of thousands of Korean women were sold into sexual slavery for Japanese soldiers and high ranking officials. not to mention the human experiments done on Koreans (see unit 731) which truly were probably the worst war crimes I’ve ever heard of. Due to a pretty severe lack of accountability for these things I think they are still fresh in the Korean conscious. Hope maybe this adds a little context as that commentary of the Japanese man being the devil is a very serious commentary about the horror that was the Japanese occupation for Korean people in the not so distant past.
Love the review btw
But also definitely not a commentary on immigration more the Japanese government
It's really cool how much Korean cinema has taken off here. I'm shocked it took until Parasite for the trend to truly start (though others can correct me on this).
Have you seen The Host? If not, I highly recommend it. It's directed by the same guy (Bong Joon-ho).
I tried but never finished!
I don't disagree about Parasite making Korean cinema household material, I'd argue that Train to Busan really opened the doors for it
@@minoru8391 Can't believe I forgot that considering the fact it's one of my favorite modern day horror movies.
No shot you prefer #Alive over The Wailing that’s crazy
Hahahaha!!! Intu-witch-in.....
I'm gonna go ahead and steal that one ;p
Have you seen The Medium? If not, it's definitely worth a watch!
9th viewer checking in🎉
Not a fan of this one. One of those movies I got to the end of and really wanted my time back.