"The Roundup: Punishment" Surpasses 7 Million Moviegoers After suffering from serial paranormal events, a wealthy family living in LA summons a young rising shaman duo Hwa Rim and Bong Gil to save the newborn of the family. Once they arrive, Hwa Rim senses a dark shadow of their ancestor has latched on the family in a so-called 'Grave Calling'. In order to exhume the grave and relieve the ancestor, Hwa Rim seeks help from top-notch geomancer Sang Deok and mortician Yeong Geun. To their dismay, the four find the grave at a shady location in a remote village in Korea. Unaware of the consequences, the exhumation is carried out, unleashing a malevolent force buried underneath. (Source: showbox.co.kr) ~~ Release dates: Feb 16, 2024 (Festival) || Feb 22, 2024 (Cinema) Edit Translation
- English
- 한국어
- Русский
- Português (Brasil)
- Native Title: 파묘
- Also Known As: Pamyo , The Unearthed Grave
- Screenwriter & Director: Jang Jae Hyun
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Supernatural
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Cast & Credits
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![Choi Min Shik in Exhuma Korean Movie (2024)]( "Choi Min Shik in Exhuma Korean Movie (2024)")
Choi Min ShikKim Sang DeokMain Role -
![Kim Go Eun in Exhuma Korean Movie (2024)]( "Kim Go Eun in Exhuma Korean Movie (2024)")
Kim Go EunLee Hwa RimMain Role -
![Yoo Hae Jin in Exhuma Korean Movie (2024)]( "Yoo Hae Jin in Exhuma Korean Movie (2024)")
Yoo Hae JinKo Young GeunMain Role -
![Lee Do Hyun in Exhuma Korean Movie (2024)]( "Lee Do Hyun in Exhuma Korean Movie (2024)")
Lee Do HyunYoon Bong GilMain Role -
![Jeon Jin Ki in Exhuma Korean Movie (2024)]( "Jeon Jin Ki in Exhuma Korean Movie (2024)")
Jeon Jin KiPark Geun Hyeon [Park Ji Yong's grandfather]Support Role -
![Kim Jae Chul in Exhuma Korean Movie (2024)]( "Kim Jae Chul in Exhuma Korean Movie (2024)")
Kim Jae ChulPark Ji Yong [Hwa Rim's client]Support Role
Reviews
Good buildups but there's a tone shift
Spectacular cinematography and insane acting performances, the horror element is effective with a good amount of reasoning behind the plot, though the way it turns out at the end might be a little anticlimactic for some. The third act takes a weird tone shift after all the amazing buildups that were done earlier, more specifically its resolution part was given a superpower treatment instead of supernatural ones. Still, the historical and geopolitical backstory had lots of details which are quite logical, and their quality suspense holds well enough to make this an excellent movie overall.Was this review helpful to you?
Has you on the edge of your seat.
Its places you into the action right from the beginning and takes you on a journey that is full tilt from start to finish. I was lucky to see this in a cinema in New Zealand so if you can see it on the big screen I recommend you do so, its certainly just that much more immersive and impressive surrounded by a sea of strangers. There's some powerhouse performances from all the leads, I love Lee Do Hyun, so him and the subject matter was what drew me to the film. I think for me the only downside was this story seems like it could have been fleshed out more in a series rather then a movie, it felt like it was wrapped up too quickly for me at least. They hinted at the background of the main characters but you never felt completely invested in the horror they were facing because you weren't given enough information about them. The soundtrack is masterful and the cinematography sublime. I still very much recommend this film.Was this review helpful to you?
