Beauty Salon: Special Service
Beauty Salon: Special Service

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Beauty Salon: Special Service

2016
Movie
81 min
Korean

A legendary beauty salon that is sure to become a regular once you go!”Sir, would you like to have a very hot service?”In order to overcome the financial difficulties of the beauty parlor,It begins to attract the male guests with the special technique that makes it from head to toe.Kurt, Firm, and ‘it’ to open the hair salon is good!

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Kazuya MarutaGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman seeking employment finds herself drawn into a mysterious and sinister beauty salon with a dark secret. As she delves deeper into the establishment's unusual practices and the unsettling disappearances of previous employees, she uncovers a horrifying truth that puts her own life in grave danger. The salon's facade of pampering hides a much more sinister purpose.

Critical Reception

While "Beauty Salon: Special Service" aimed for a blend of psychological horror and suspense, it received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks, though some acknowledged the atmospheric tension and occasional unsettling moments. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many finding the film's pacing and narrative unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at creating a disturbing atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a confusing and unsatisfying narrative.

  • Character development was frequently cited as a weak point.

Google audience: Audience reviews were largely unimpressed, with many viewers expressing disappointment over the film's plot and pacing. Some found the horror elements lacking and the overall experience to be a letdown.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, which reportedly led to creative solutions for its visual effects and set design.

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