Missing
Missing

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Missing

2009
Movie
99 min
Korean

Hyeon-jeong's sister is missing and she fears for the worst. Via her sister's cellphone, Hyeon-jeong learns that her sister stayed in a countryside vaillage. She goes to the village to find her sister and stops at the local police station for help. Because of the little evidence she has, the police refuse to offer help.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Brett DonowhoGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

When a family's remote cabin getaway turns sinister, they find themselves in a desperate fight for survival. A mysterious entity begins to stalk them, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare. As paranoia mounts and their resources dwindle, they must confront the unknown forces threatening to consume them.

Critical Reception

Missing (2009) garnered a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempts at suspense and atmosphere, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. The film struggled to distinguish itself within the crowded thriller genre, often criticized for relying on familiar tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to build tension but is often undermined by a predictable plot.

  • The performances are generally seen as adequate but not enough to elevate the material.

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and cliché horror elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Missing' are scarce, with little specific positive or negative feedback readily available. The limited available commentary suggests viewers found the film unoriginal and forgettable.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film was also known by the alternate title 'The Last Door' in some international markets.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

This film is based on a true story about a 70-year-old fisherman who kidnapped and murdered four women in 2007 in South Korea. The plot is straightforward and focuses mainly on Pan Gon, a seemingly kind but secretly psychopathic old man, wi...