#Henjel gwa Geuretel

[sasa-chan]

Day 08

Hansel and Gretel (Henjel gwa Geuretel)

Year Released: 2007

Run Time: 1hr 57m

Director: Yim Pil-sung

Rating: TV-14

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror

#Alive (#Saraitda)

Year Released: 2020

Run Time: 1hr 38m

Director: Il Cho

Rating: TV-MA

Genres: Action, Drama, Horror

The Ghost Station (Ogsuyeog Gwisin: 옥수역 귀신)

Year Released: 2022

Run Time: 1hr 20m

Director: Jeong Yong-ki

Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

[cine-odyssey-blog]

Hansel and Gretel (2007) | dir. Pil-sung Yim | South Korea

[badmovieihave]

Bad movie I have Hansel & Gretel 2007  aka Henjel gwa Geuretel

[rosierainy]

— Henjel gwa Geuretel (2007)

[tenaflyviper]

Hansel and Gretel (aka 헨젤과 그레텔) (2007)

I just watched this one today, and I have to say that, despite a few flaws, I rather enjoyed it.

It's definitely a different twist on the fairy tale from which it takes its name, and visually quite colorful and impressive.  However, as is a trait in Korean horror, there are things that go unexplained, as well as details that were entirely unnecessary (the contents of the family fridge, and a complete lack of further explanation, or even acknowledgement, regarding it somewhat annoyed me, and seemed very out of place).  I found the flashbacks particularly confusing (especially given that they apparently took place in the same house), and the origins of the childrens' abilities downright silly (not to mention that if it effects all of them, then why...oh, nevermind.  I wouldn't want to spoil anything).

In spite of all this, I found it to be a very atmospheric, touching, and unique film deserving of a watch.  It might try the patience of those not acquainted with the tone and pace of Korean horror, and it may also be unsatisfying to those accustomed to having the loose ends of a story tied up before the credits roll, but you'll almost certainly be drawn in by the lovely little house in the middle of the woods (even if you try to escape).

The film is currently available for streaming (in full, with English subtitles) on Netflix, and also viewable (also in full, with English subtitles) on Youtube.

[inspiredbyasia-blog]

[iamthestrange]

One minute you are in Never Ending Story clinging to the scruff of Falcor and the next you are in Carved wishing you had hidden the scissors.

Henjel gwa Geuretel (Hansel and Gretel) - Horror Extreme Movie Review

[cine-odyssey-blog]

Hansel and Gretel (2007) | dir. Pil-sung Yim | South Korea

[fuckyeahthelastframe]

Henjel gwa Geuretel - Hansel & Gretel, 2007 (Pil-Sung Yim)

[wolvins]

Hansel & Gretel (2007) Currently watching this, so far I am absolutely in love with it, visually it's amazing and ever so slightly creepy/unsettling. I'm just wondering why I didn't watch it earlier. 

[leagarland]

Cheon Jeong-myeong is too sexy *__*

[cine-odyssey-blog]

Hansel and Gretel  (2007) | dir. Pil-sung Yim | South Korea

Cinematography by Ji-yong Kim

Shim Eun-Kyung &  Chun Jung-Myung

[pecularis]

"You should have marked your way with breadcrumbs" "Debiste haber marcado el camino con migas de pan"

[cine-odyssey-blog]

Hansel and Gretel (2007) | dir. Pil-sung Yim | South Korea

Cinematography by Ji-yong Kim