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4.7/5ARCHITECT "LEEANNA"156 min
The Wailing (2016)
Directed by Na Hong-jin
4.7/5ARCHITECT "LEEANNA"156 minQuick Hit
The Wailing slides in like a possession freakout—epic, feverish, and never loosens its grip.
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The Wailing leans hard into possession horror energy, and Na Hong-jin keeps the tone epic without letting the movie drift. The best parts are the confidence and control: it takes its time, sets the trap, then slams the door. This one sticks.
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mixed vibes
I’m kind of in the middle on this. There are parts that really work, but also a lot that don’t. It ends up feeling inconsistent depending on what you’re looking for.
I see both sides. Kinda uneven overall.
I’m kind of in the middle on this. There are parts that really work, but also a lot that don’t. It ends up feeling inconsistent depending on what you’re looking for.