The Mimic
Seen it?2017 | 100 min | Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The mother of a missing child takes in a lost girl she finds in the woods, but soon begins to wonder if she is even human.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 41K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Huh Jung
- Yum Jung-ahHee-yeon
- Park Hyuk-kwonMin-ho
- Heo JinSoon-ja
- Shin Rin-aGirl
- Lee Jun-hyeokMiddle-aged Man
- Lee Ju-wonJung-soo
- Kil Hae-yeonFemale Shaman
- Susanna NohPolice Officer
- Jung Ji-hoonJun-seo
- Lee YoolDetective Kim