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Suddenly in the Dark

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A wife suspects her husband is having an affair with their young housekeeper.

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Gayle Sequeira BFI 07/29/2023
This absorbing Korean thriller adopts a kaleidoscopic effect when a wife sees, or imagines seeing, her husband and housemaid intertwined, representing the distortion of her perception. Go to Full Review Paul Lê Bloody Disgusting 07/20/2023
4/5
But if someone has a desire to see where K-horror began, there’s no better place to start than Suddenly in the Dark. This stylish and alluring blend of cerebral and folk horror is a wonderful introduction. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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g j Sep 1 A very special and largely forgotten gem of classic Korean horror cinema. Superb and evocative cinematography, and a brooding atmosphere of menace. This is, on the whole, a stronger film about Korean shamanism than recent efforts like the Wailing and Exhuma. The acting is very solid too. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Go Yeong-nam

Director

Yoon Il-bong

Dr. Kang

Kim Young-ae

Actor

Lee Ki-seon

Mi-Ok

Han Hye-ri

Actor

Yoon Sam-yook

Screenwriter
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Suddenly in the Dark

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Movie Info

Synopsis A wife suspects her husband is having an affair with their young housekeeper.
Director
Go Yeong-nam
Producer
Seo Jong-ho
Screenwriter
Yoon Sam-yook
Production Co
Nam-a Jinheung
Genre
Horror
Original Language
Korean
Runtime
1h 35m