Public Cemetery of Grudges
In the middle of the Koryo dynasty, the wealthy man Jo wants So-yah so he kills her husband, Huh Jun. So-yah follows her husband by killing herself. She asks her a cat to avenge them. The cat licks the blood of the dead So-yah. The cat calls forth evil power and finally appears in front of Jo's house. Every night, the cat causes trouble for Jo so he has all the cats in the village killed. However, the evil power of the cat goes to Young-rang, Jo's second wife. At night, Young-rang steals the spirit of Jo. The family elders go to the master Buddhist priest Hye-sung for his advice. Hye-sung subdues the cat's spirit but Jo is already dead. So-yah's soul goes to heaven with her husband's soul.
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Plot Summary
A group of tourists visiting a remote village in Romania become the targets of a local cult that practices ancient, bloodthirsty rituals. As the tourists are picked off one by one, they discover the terrifying truth behind the village's dark history and the sinister forces at play. Their only hope for survival lies in uncovering the secrets of the old cemetery.
Critical Reception
Public Cemetery of Grudges is a cult horror film that garnered a mixed reception upon its release, often cited for its atmosphere and gore but criticized for its pacing and convoluted plot. It has since gained a following among fans of low-budget, vintage horror.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its grim atmosphere and graphic horror sequences.
- Criticized for a slow-moving plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Seen as a typical, albeit somewhat obscure, entry in the 1980s horror genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to highlight the film's disturbing imagery and commitment to the horror genre, while some find it dated and less impactful than other films of its era.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around a small village in Italy, despite being set in Romania, to keep production costs down.
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