Seance

In a small, isolated Korean village, a series of mysterious disappearances begin to plague the community. A local shaman, performing a ritual to appease the mountain spirit, inadvertently unleashes a malevolent force. As the disappearances escalate and the villagers fall prey to supernatural occurrences, a disgraced detective and a determined journalist must race against time to uncover the truth and stop the entity before it consumes the entire village.

While the film was a commercial success in South Korea, its reception internationally was more mixed. Critics praised its atmospheric tension and Bong Joon-ho's unique directorial style, but some found the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally convoluted. Audiences generally responded well to its blend of horror and social commentary.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and striking visuals.

• Acknowledged for its ambitious blend of supernatural horror and socio-economic critique.

• Criticized by some for its slow burn and somewhat ambiguous ending.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's creepy atmosphere and the suspenseful storyline, with many highlighting the director's distinctive visual style. However, some viewers found the plot to be a bit slow-moving and felt the resolution could have been clearer.

The film's distinctive visual style and dark themes were a significant departure from Bong Joon-ho's earlier, more lighthearted works, hinting at the darker, more socially conscious direction his career would later take.