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Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum

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2018 | 95 min | Horror, Mystery

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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. If you loved House on Haunted Hill or Good Boy, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The crew of a horror web series travels to an abandoned asylum for a live broadcast, but they encounter much more than expected as they move deeper inside the nightmarish old building.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $21 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 208K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jung Bum-shik

  • Wi Ha-junHa-jun
  • Park Ji-hyunJi-hyun
  • Oh Ah-yeonAh-yeon
  • Moon Ye-wonCharlotte
  • Park Sung-hoonSung-hoon
  • Lee Seung-wookSeung-wook
  • Yoo Je-yoonJe-yoon
  • Park Ji-aHospital Director
  • Lee Ju-wonNews Anchor
  • Lee Tae-hyunGhost