Vegetarian
Vegetarian

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Vegetarian

2010
Movie
100 min
Korean

An ordinary housewife, Yeong-hye, who has nightmares every night, finally becomes a vegetarian, throwing away all the meats in her refrigerator. Her husband Kil-soo starts to complain about her actions. Her family also worries about her health. During a family lunch, Yeong-hye tries to kill herself due to her father's abrupt violence. Observing all the happenings, Yeong-hye's brother-in-law, Min-ho, a videoartist, hears from his wife that Yeong-hye has a Mongolian spot on her hips. Min-ho gets inspiration from this and starts to sketch.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Director: Sook-hee SongGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman's life unravels after she experiences a disturbing, recurring nightmare of being chased by a disembodied hand. As the nightmares intensify and bleed into her waking life, she begins to suspect a connection to her past and a dark secret her family is hiding. Her investigation leads her down a path of psychological horror and escalating dread, revealing a horrifying truth about her own identity and the terrifying consequences of her family's actions.

Critical Reception

Vegetarian received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its slow pacing and convoluted plot. While some praised its atmosphere and disturbing imagery, many found the narrative difficult to follow and the horror elements underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its unique premise and psychological aspects, while others were left unimpressed by its execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and unsettling visual style.

  • Criticized for a confusing narrative and underdeveloped scares.

  • Some found the psychological elements intriguing, while others felt they were not effectively conveyed.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a mixed reception. Some viewers found the film's premise and unsettling mood to be its strengths, while others felt it failed to deliver on its horror potential and was too difficult to follow.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Han Kang, though it significantly alters the plot and themes of the source material.

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