First of all if you are used to watching western horror movies you need to approach this movie with a fresh palate. You won't find furniture moving on it's own or people levitating or some CGI monster. Also I know if you are a fan of The Wailing(I am too) don't expect the same thing, sure they're similar and both have Na Hong-Jin but they're not the same. This is a thai & buddhist story.
This movie is slow(up until the final act), luckily there are few moments throughout which helps to keep you glued. If you want instant action this movie is not for you.
As far as first person (found footage/documentary) camera work is concerned this is one of the better ones. Although sometimes the cameraman just stands there and watches things happen ,wouldn't a real cameraman just run away or put down the camera and help?(I guess he's frozen in fear).
The scenery and composition is beautiful , the countryside, temples and even the abandoned building helps to root the viewer in the environment of the story.
The clash of beliefs between old age mysticism, Christianity and atheism/new age beliefs(Min says she doesn't believe in spirits and gods) is a good story element although I would have them clash ?harder? But that's just personal preference.
The final act is the scariest and most enjoyable part by far. The night-time camera and the ritual aftermath scenes fill you with slow dread that quickly explodes into terror.
I could go on but I don't wanna write a wall of text. I love this movie but I can see why some people don't like it .Some just prefer the western style, some bought the hype and it ruined the movie for them,some expected "The Wailing 2" but didn't get what they wanted or some simply don't like it, that's fair.
This movie is slow(up until the final act), luckily there are few moments throughout which helps to keep you glued. If you want instant action this movie is not for you.
As far as first person (found footage/documentary) camera work is concerned this is one of the better ones. Although sometimes the cameraman just stands there and watches things happen ,wouldn't a real cameraman just run away or put down the camera and help?(I guess he's frozen in fear).
The scenery and composition is beautiful , the countryside, temples and even the abandoned building helps to root the viewer in the environment of the story.
The clash of beliefs between old age mysticism, Christianity and atheism/new age beliefs(Min says she doesn't believe in spirits and gods) is a good story element although I would have them clash ?harder? But that's just personal preference.
The final act is the scariest and most enjoyable part by far. The night-time camera and the ritual aftermath scenes fill you with slow dread that quickly explodes into terror.
I could go on but I don't wanna write a wall of text. I love this movie but I can see why some people don't like it .Some just prefer the western style, some bought the hype and it ruined the movie for them,some expected "The Wailing 2" but didn't get what they wanted or some simply don't like it, that's fair.