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Horror Queen Samara Weaving Returns… “Ready or Not: The Death Hide-and-Seek” Set for Release in South Korea on July 1

Horror Queen Samara Weaving Returns… “Ready or Not: The Death Hide-and-Seek” Set for Release in South Korea on July 1

2019 global hit “Ready or Not” gets an official sequel, previewing a brutal bloody action thriller that builds on the reputation of its predecessor Samara Weaving teams up with her “Freaky Death Day” co-star Kathryn Newton as sisters to enter a life-or-death survival death game Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who directed the original, return at the helm, bringing upgraded terror when it lands July 1
〈Ready or Not: The Death Hide-and-Seek〉 has confirmed its arrival in South Korea. 〈Ready or Not: The Death Hide-and-Seek〉 is a bloody action thriller in which the bride Grace, returned from hell, gets pulled into a brutal game alongside her younger sister, Face.
| Seongchan Eol
First Reactions: Cineplay Editor Rates 〈THE EYES〉

First Reactions: Cineplay Editor Rates 〈THE EYES〉

[First reactions]Shin Min-a takes on two roles in the suspense thriller 〈THE EYES〉, which opens June 24. 〈THE EYES〉 follows Seo-jin (Shin Min-a), who is gradually losing her sight to a hereditary disease, as she probes the suspicions surrounding the death of her younger twin sibling and comes face...
| Joo Seong-cheol
A 30th Anniversary Return for “Before Sunrise,” 4K “The Piano,” and the Essence of Horror “Pulse”—A Dazzling Reappearance of Masterpiece Films

A 30th Anniversary Return for “Before Sunrise,” 4K “The Piano,” and the Essence of Horror “Pulse”—A Dazzling Reappearance of Masterpiece Films

From Richard Linklater’s romance to the horror of Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the signature works of major auteurs hang back on screens.
Masterpieces by titans that span the ages once again overwhelm the screen. Three films widely regarded as the pinnacle of romance, thriller, and drama return to theaters, rattling cinephiles’ hearts.Eternity in an Instant, the Bible of a Romantic Encounter “Before Sunrise”Richard Linklater’s...
| James choi
Review: In 'The Shrine,' the Human Abyss Is Scarier Than Any Demon

Review: In 'The Shrine,' the Human Abyss Is Scarier Than Any Demon

In 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Demon〉, opening June 17, demons may stalk the screen, but the film argues that the human psyche is more terrifying still.Billed as a meeting of K-shamanism and J-horror, 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Demon〉 is a Korea–Japan co-production directed by Japanese filmmaker...
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Photo&] Kim Jae-joong makes a bold transformation as a shaman… Tackles Japan-South Korea horror collaboration “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon” — at the press screening event

[Photo&] Kim Jae-joong makes a bold transformation as a shaman… Tackles Japan-South Korea horror collaboration “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon” — at the press screening event

Kim Jae-joong takes on the horror challenge with “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon,” a differentiated kind of fear built on the fusion of a Korean shaman and Japanese occult lore.
This is the most daring transformation he has made since his debut. ‘Kim Jae-joong’ took on his first ‘horror genre’ in his life and stepped forward for the role of ‘a shaman’ through the film ‘Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon’.
| James choi
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
[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