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The Mimic

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A woman searching for her missing son takes in a girl she finds near Mt. Jang.
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Emma Wolfe SpookyAstronauts If you're in the mood for South Korean folklore and a really creepy sensory aspect... why not try this one out. Dec 16, 2020 Full Review James Mudge easternKicks.com Huh Jung takes a concept which in other hands could have been daft or schlocky, and crafts something that's both haunting and accomplished Rated: 4.5/5 Oct 25, 2020 Full Review Ernesto Diezmartinez Reforma An uneven but meritorious horror film that begins from a classic premise: the family as the origin and/or victim of evil. (Complete review in Spanish in the Mexican newspaper Reforma). Rated: 1.5/4 Jul 9, 2018 Full Review Carlos Del Río Cine Premiere Once again South Korea attracts us to the movie theater with the generic voice of horror. Now presented to us in the most sordid reality, as in the most cruel of decoys. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Jul 3, 2018 Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com A highly professional film, colorful and, at times, engaging. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 25, 2018 Full Review Gaspar Zimerman Clarín Clichés are the order of the day. [Full review in Spanish] Apr 19, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jerod S The Jang-san tiger can apparently mimic voices and trick people into his cave. Despite the weird tiger and the poorly constructed cave scenes, it's a decent South Korean thriller. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Nina m Honestly, I just just finished this movie and I am so disappointed in the ending. It made me so mad I had to make an account and rate it. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Michael C Great horror love Korean horror movies!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/09/24 Full Review Regina P So... I liked the concept. I may even love the concept. A ghost that uses your most painful or fondest memories to mimic and thus ensnare you-- brilliant! It's not unique, but it's a good concept for a horror film. The concept works as a moral lesson for healing. However, the movie doesn't quite capitalize the way it should have. I feel like, with a concept like that, I should not have felt bored as often as I did throughout the film. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Past midnight, this movie is somewhat freaky. Caught this on TV just past midnight, and was watching with dim lighting, which definitely set the ambience. There are some horror movie clichés and definitely plot holes, but overall it's a pretty decent and entertaining film, just don't go in expecting award winning, complex writing & characters. I found the acting, atmosphere and cinematography to be quite decent. There are intense and scary moments, and the make-up is pretty good, especially on the Tiger, who's popping out from every single angle. The girl is also pretty freaky when you think about it. As others have noted, her innocence is what makes it her scary. I recommend it if you have some spare time and like Asian horror movies. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I have a soft spot for Asian horror films. While the movie does move at a slow pace, it does continually build suspense. Sure, there are some clichés in the movie, but a positive benefit is that the movie is without jump scares. Some viewers might find the ending to be "infuriating" as it defers from a traditional feel good ending, but let's be honest here. Most horror movies involve regular people dealing with grief or trauma while simultaneously battling supernatural entities. The movie is ultimately about a woman dealing with grief and trying to keep her family together. The main characters household is charitable to a deadly fault. Ultimately, the woman's grief defies all rational logic as she is continuously warned about the impending perils she's facing. The concept of a mimic, an entity that mirrors the voice of a loved one, may not be the most innovative monster. However, the movie portrays the creature in an interesting way. If you're a fan of Asian movies that deal with human trauma and the supernatural, this may be a good watch for you. One word of caution, this is a horror movie and horror protagonist always make dumb mistakes. The cinematography was great, the acting was believable, but there were no memorable scores or music to really drive it home. Ultimately, I think it's worth a watch if you don't mind a slow build up. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A woman searching for her missing son takes in a girl she finds near Mt. Jang.
Director
Huh Jung
Producer
Kim Mi-hee
Screenwriter
Huh Jung
Production Co
Next Entertainment World, Sega Sammy Entertainment
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Original Language
Korean
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 12, 2018
Runtime
1h 40m
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