Alive
You earn as much as you work, and you live off that money. This simple proposition has always been a problem for Jung-cheol. At the soybean paste factory he went to work for in the bitter winter, he dreams of travelling to warm Philippines in spring - as long as he survives the winter making his portion of the soybean paste that he promised the boss. But the more he struggles to live, the worse it gets. And soon, the fermentation room turns musty with the black mold spreading from the thousands of ferment boiled soybean lumps.
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Plot Summary
A young couple on a hiking trip in the secluded mountains of Thailand discover a hidden village where the inhabitants engage in ritualistic human sacrifice. They must fight for their lives to escape the remote and deadly paradise.
Critical Reception
Alive received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its premise intriguing but ultimately failing to deliver a compelling or original horror experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating its attempts at suspense while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles to create genuine scares or suspense.
- The plot elements feel derivative of better-known survival horror films.
- Some praise was given for its atmospheric setting but not enough to elevate the overall narrative.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Thailand, with the production team working to create an authentic and isolated atmosphere for the remote village setting.
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