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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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Tom Spoors Loud and Clear Reviews Jan 7
3.5/5
Kim Seong-sik’s Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman is a likeable and fun blend of genres that suffers from an overly safe second half. Go to Full Review
Joshua Polanski Boston Hassle 07/05/2024
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. Go to Full Review
William Schwartz HanCinema 05/04/2024
Not exactly bad, but not exactly enough to build a franchise on either. Go to Full Review
Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness 02/28/2024
3.5/5
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. Go to Full Review
Andy Klein FilmWeek (LAist) 11/01/2023
It certainly moves quickly and does what it's supposed to do, but pretty minor. Go to Full Review
Emilie Black Cinema Crazed 10/17/2023
4.5/5
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. Go to Full Review
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Craig C. @chinbruin 2d Unique, funny, amazing special effects. All around good time! See more Callie F 07/05/2024 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! See more Dasol K 03/11/2024 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. See more IBen H 03/04/2024 It was fun but nothing groundbreaking or new. See more Mic T 10/08/2023 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. See more 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
Oeyunaegang, Semicolon Studio, CJ ENM Studios
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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