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First Reactions: Cineplay’s Rating for 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Evil Spirit〉

First Reactions: Cineplay’s Rating for 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Evil Spirit〉

[First Reactions]Opening on the 17th, 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Evil Spirit〉 is a Korean-Japanese shamanic occult horror film about three college students who vanish after visiting an abandoned shrine in Kobe, Japan, and a shaman named Myeong-jin (Kim Jae-joong) who investigates the case and...
| Kim Ji-yeon
'The Shrine: Demonic Whispers' Kim Jae-joong Confirms a String of Meet-and-Greets Around June Release After Full-Soldout Theaters

'The Shrine: Demonic Whispers' Kim Jae-joong Confirms a String of Meet-and-Greets Around June Release After Full-Soldout Theaters

A new occult horror film from director Kumikiri Kazuyoshi—whose premiere screening sold out all seats—with Korean-set shamanistic lore A no-gap audience-communication relay spanning a stage greeting and GV on the eve of release, down to a mini GV on opening day Stage greetings across Seoul’s major theater districts over the release weekend—including Yeongdeungpo, Yongsan, Hongdae, Wangsimni, and Gangnam—are confirmed in full
〈The Shrine: Demonic Whispers〉 locked in its schedule before and after release, driven by a hot response.Ticket power proven by a full sellout at the premiere screening In 〈The Shrine: Demonic Whispers〉, three college students who go on a field trip to a deserted Shinto shrine in Kobe, Japan,...
| Seongchan Eol
A Bold Mashup of Teen Drama and Body Horror: “I Want To Be Blonde” Opens on VOD in June

A Bold Mashup of Teen Drama and Body Horror: “I Want To Be Blonde” Opens on VOD in June

The film explores identity and belonging issues facing Asian American teenagers in the U.S. in the format of a genre movie, winning praise A standout from the 2025 SXSW Film Festival featuring Shirley Chen and McKenna Grace delivers an overwhelming sense of immersion Set to land in living rooms in June 2026 through major VOD platforms including the three IPTV providers and Studio Choiсe
I Want To Be Blonde, which combined teen film and body horror and won over audiences, meets Korean viewers on VOD.The film 〈I Want To Be Blonde〉 follows Joann Huang, a Chinese American high school student who lives feeling alienated in American society, and drew major attention after its debut at...
| Seongchan Eol
Is Something Lurking in the Infinite Maze of A24's Horror Film 'Backroom'?

Is Something Lurking in the Infinite Maze of A24's Horror Film 'Backroom'?

The creepypasta known as "Backroom"—an online urban legend that has already spawned countless fan creations and become a cultural phenomenon—has finally been made into a film. Director Kane Parsons drew inspiration from a single image and its original text posted on the U. S.
| Chua-young
Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Surpassing 3 million viewers within 10 days of its release, Colony is indisputably the most popular film in theaters right now. Yet despite that box-office success, reactions to Colony are sharply divided — a split that was evident even among Cineplay reporters at a press screening.
| Seongchan Eol
Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

A film adaptation of a YouTube horror tale with 25 million views…A 20-year-old director with no Hollywood experience sets an A24 all-time opening-champion record
Internet abyss legends swallow the screen in a visual revolutionThe overwhelming mise-en-scène of 'The Backrooms', which perfectly captures an unknown dread. A city creepypasta that once roamed the digital ecosystem has finally shattered the hard box-office barrier of Hollywood.
| James choi
'Resident Evil: Night of the 0th,' Set for September Release…Teaser Poster Featuring an Original Story

'Resident Evil: Night of the 0th,' Set for September Release…Teaser Poster Featuring an Original Story

An acclaimed game horror thriller based on the hit 'Biohazard' franchise, previewing an independent story distinct from the existing series Two teaser posters—one featuring an eerie 'shadow' and the other depicting a 'city' in ruins—raise chills to the extreme Directed by 'Barbarian' helmer Zach Cregger, the new film follows a brutal survival race and lands in theaters in September
A teaser poster for 〈Resident Evil: Night of the 0th〉 has drawn attention as it returns with a brand-new story.〈Resident Evil: Night of the 0th〉 is a horror thriller that follows the harrowing night of a medical delivery driver who gets pulled into an endless survival race without even realizing...
| Seongchan Eol
[Weekend Box Office] ‘Michael’ Takes #1 at the Weekend Theater… ‘Salmogji’ Sets a New Record for Korean Horror Box Office Hits

[Weekend Box Office] ‘Michael’ Takes #1 at the Weekend Theater… ‘Salmogji’ Sets a New Record for Korean Horror Box Office Hits

‘Michael’ Draws 470,000 Over the Weekend to Claim #1. ‘Salmogji’ Surpasses ‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ and Tops the List for Korean Horror Box Office Hits. ‘Gunchae,’ Starring Jeon Ji-hyeon, Charges to the Lead in Advance Ticket Sales.
The Emperor of Pop Returns, Dominating the Theaters with 'Michael'The biopic film 'Michael', featuring the pop emperor 'Michael Jackson'According to the Integrated Computerized Ticket Reservation Network announcement for entries to theaters on the 18th, 'Michael' drew more than 470,000 viewers over...
| James choi
A Full-Length Film Adaptation of the YouTube Horror Legend 'The Backrooms': YouTubers Kim Wane-pal and Professor Kim Beom-jun Join for a GV Reveal

A Full-Length Film Adaptation of the YouTube Horror Legend 'The Backrooms': YouTubers Kim Wane-pal and Professor Kim Beom-jun Join for a GV Reveal

Based on the YouTube sensation 'The Backrooms' directed by Kane Parsons, the film offers a series of relay GV previews with diverse perspectives ahead of its release On the 21st, journalist Lee Hwa-jeong and horror game YouTuber Kim Wane-pal will attend to discuss interpretations of the game as a motivational space On the 28th, journalist Jang Seong-ran and Professor Kim Beom-jun from the Department of Physics at Sungkyunkwan University will take part… World premiere in Korea on the 27th
〈The Backrooms〉 previewed this commentary GV, raising anticipation for the film. 〈The Backrooms〉 is a film that tells the story of Clark and Mary, who encounter inexplicable things inside a bizarre space under yellow walls and endless fluorescent lights.
| Seongchan Eol
The Horror Thriller Film ‘Razor’ Featuring No Jeong-ui, Kasamatsu Sho, Byeon Yo-han, and ITZY’s Ryujin to Be Released This Second Half of the Year

The Horror Thriller Film ‘Razor’ Featuring No Jeong-ui, Kasamatsu Sho, Byeon Yo-han, and ITZY’s Ryujin to Be Released This Second Half of the Year

Psychological Horror Thriller 〈Razor〉, After Wrapping Up in March, Moves Into Post-Production
The psychological horror thriller film 〈Razor〉 has confirmed its theatrical release in the second half of this year. According to the production company on the 8th, 〈Razor〉 wrapped up all filming in March and completed principal photography.
| Kim Ji-yeon