The Wailing (2016)

DVD CASE/SIDE

Length of film: 156 Minutes

Rated: 15

Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Director: Hong-jin Na

Starring: Jun Kunimura, Jung-min Hwang, Do-won Kwak

IMDB Rank: 7.4/10

Part 1 Time: 83 Minutes

Part 2 Time:  73 Minutes

Where does the first part end? Jong-goo (Do-won Kwak) speaks to shaman Il-gwang (Jung-min Hwang) about next steps in performing a ritual to exocise the demon away from his daughter and the village.

Final line of dialogue on the first part: “What do you mean now what? We have to get rid of it! Throw him out of the village, out or kill him.” Shaman Il-gwang speaks to Jong-goo as they drive to toward Jong-goo village.

First line of dialogue on the second part: “Tomorrow night I am going to do a ritual to get rid of this ghost.” Shaman Il-gwang speaks to Jong-goo as they arrive at Jong-goo village.

How jarring is it when the first part ends? Jarring, this conflict is between good and evil, but we re unsure of the motives of the secondary characters presented. What is the true identity/motives of the stranger and who is Moo-myeong ? These questions and many more are left unsolved at the end of the films first part.

Which part is better? If you are looking for suspense, both parts of this film will not disappoint. With each part keeping you questioning. Part two is better, as it gives some clarity to the mystery and allure of the plot presented in part one. This film displays the conflicts and lack of faith we can experience when faced with traumatizing or stressful events.Always keep your faith no matter what the situation!

Academy Awards:None