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Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman

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Despite being the grandson of a famed village shaman, Dr. Cheon doesn't actually believe in ghosts, yet makes a living performing fake exorcisms on camera. But when a mysterious client arrives at his door, Dr. Cheon is drawn into a series of strange and unexplainable events that will challenge everything he has ever believed--and resurface childhood horrors he's tried to forget.
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Joshua Polanski Boston Hassle For large portions of the runtime, Dr. Cheon clings to the new IP-driven Hollywood commercial look that has become more prevalent in Korean cinema over the last decade: uninspired color grading, untextured digital environments, limited contrast. Jul 5, 2024 Full Review William Schwartz HanCinema Not exactly bad, but not exactly enough to build a franchise on either. May 4, 2024 Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Action-packed, unexpectedly comedic, and possessing a narrative that only releases pressure while never-letting up on the stakes, "Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman" surprises by engaging you from start to finish. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 28, 2024 Full Review Andy Klein FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) It certainly moves quickly and does what it's supposed to do, but pretty minor. Nov 1, 2023 Full Review Emilie Black Cinema Crazed Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman is a fun supernatural jaunt that doesn’t take itself too seriously and could easily lead to a few sequels. Rated: 4.5/5 Oct 17, 2023 Full Review John Lui The Straits Times (Singapore) The story of a fallen shaman given a chance at redemption is an entertaining ride that blends good jokes with action, horror and suspense. Rated: 4/5 Oct 11, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Callie F It was GREAT! I was browsing Viki and found it. The cast was really good - some actors I've seen in other shows and a couple of new ones. Not so gory I didn't have to fast forward, and the story was compelling enough that I wanted to keep watching! I especially liked the special effects. I'm just sorry it was so short! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/24 Full Review Dasol K Unlike most exorcist films that revolve around a serious or gruesome storyline, the film cheerfully delivers the story in a modern setting. Dr. Cheon, who is more competent at attracting clients using his eloquence than his spiritual powers, is the perfect fit for the witty side of Gang Dong-won, who has had good commercial and critical success with similar comedy flicks. But the second half of the film has a tenser atmosphere, as Dr. Cheon is haunted by Beom-cheon. The use of sophisticated computer graphics to show mysterious chase scenes and sword fights between Dr. Cheon and Beom-cheon is breathtaking, as if one were watching a fantasy or sci-fi film. Gang's iconic swashbuckling action scenes create an interesting synergy between his height and elegance and Beom-cheon's terrifying appearance. In one scene, Huh's character sprints toward Gang in an attempt to stab him in the back, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. The real highlight of "Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman" is the scene-stealing cameo. Lee Jung-eun and Park Myung-hoon, a couple from "Parasite," appear as a rich couple living in a mansion in the film. When Park shouts his iconic line "Respect!" from "Parasite," the entire audience can't help but laugh. Versatile actor Park Jung-min also stars as a shaman who serves a fairy god, played by Blackpink's Jisoo, who doesn't say a single line in the film but leaves a lingering impression. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/11/24 Full Review IBen H It was fun but nothing groundbreaking or new. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/04/24 Full Review Mic T What a surprise! It's a perfectly light action/suspense/semi-horror movie that has a sense of humor and drama. Many parts of it are nicely filmed (example: scene with the Maiden, who possesses the body of a shaman). The acting is very sound, and you will like each of the main characters pretty quickly. This was not one of those oppressive, dark horror movies. It had some dark elements, but the friendship of the main characters, the bits of humor, and the interesting story make the film well-worth seeing in the theater. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Despite being the grandson of a famed village shaman, Dr. Cheon doesn't actually believe in ghosts, yet makes a living performing fake exorcisms on camera. But when a mysterious client arrives at his door, Dr. Cheon is drawn into a series of strange and unexplainable events that will challenge everything he has ever believed--and resurface childhood horrors he's tried to forget.
Director
Kim Seong-sik
Producer
Kang Hye-jung, Cho Sung-min, Ryoo Seung-wan
Screenwriter
Park Joong-seop
Distributor
Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co
CJ Entertainment, Filmmaker R&K
Genre
Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Korean
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 6, 2023, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 27, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA)
$77.9K
Runtime
1h 38m
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