Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum

Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum

2018Movie95 minKorean

The crew of a horror web series travels to an abandoned asylum for a live broadcast, but they encounter much more than expected as they move deeper inside the nightmarish old building.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Jung Bum-shikGenres: Horror, Found Footage

Plot Summary

A popular webcaster, seeking to livestream his exploration of the infamous Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital, assembles a crew to investigate its terrifying legends. Armed with cameras and a desire for viral fame, they venture into the abandoned asylum, only to discover that the disturbing tales are far more real and deadly than they ever imagined. As the night progresses, the crew finds themselves trapped and tormented by malevolent forces within the hospital's cursed walls.

Critical Reception

Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum was a significant commercial success in South Korea, lauded for its effective use of found footage and jump scares. Critics praised its atmosphere and escalating tension, though some noted the familiar tropes within the horror genre. Audiences were generally thrilled by its intense scares and immersive experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless atmosphere and effective jump scares.
  • Noted for its skillful execution of the found footage subgenre.
  • Some critics found the plot predictable but appreciated the intense horror.

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Fun Fact

The film was inspired by the real-life Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital, which was reportedly abandoned due to rumors of patient abuse and hauntings, becoming a popular 'haunted' tourist destination in South Korea.

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brabbit

**Camera Angles Got Me Feeling Like I'm There! Not my favorite horror movie but still very good** I've always liked watching real life horror stuff and also fictioned videos/movies with realistic camera angles. This movie gave me one of th...