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Hunting of Fools
Seok-ho is unable to overcome his fear that he will not graduate from college for only a limited number of the class will get their diplomas. Seok-ho tries to kill himself and ends up in a mental institution. Then he persuades his fellow patient, Hong-ik, to escape with him. After dealing with several incidents, they become miners. They meet a simple young woman. In order to construct an ideal land, they head for a deserted island in the South Sea. However, just before they're about to leave for the island, Seok-ho realizes that the island is a fantasy of an insane man so he runs off with the woman. Left behind, Hong-ik is disheartened but he gets together with the elderly innkeeper couple whose own son died of a mental illness. They head for the deserted island on a boat.
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Plot Summary
A psychological thriller set in a remote English village, the film follows a group of young people who become the unwitting targets of a mysterious cult. As the members of the cult, known as the 'Order of the Sun,' begin to enact their deadly rituals, the protagonists find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against an unseen enemy. The isolated setting and the escalating sense of paranoia amplify the terror as they uncover the dark secrets of their idyllic surroundings.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics were divided on its effectiveness as a horror film, with some praising its atmosphere and suspense, while others found its plot convoluted and its scares unconvincing. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it less impactful than other contemporary horror offerings.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and suspenseful moments.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and predictable scares.
Seen as a less impactful entry in the 1980s horror genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Hunting of Fools' are scarce, but those available suggest a film that struggled to find a significant following. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at psychological horror and the eerie rural setting, while others found it dated and lacking in genuine frights.
Fun Fact
Despite its British setting and director, 'Hunting of Fools' was an Australian-British co-production.
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