Ghost Mask: Scar
Ghost Mask: Scar

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Ghost Mask: Scar

2019
Movie
81 min
Japanese

Miyu went to Seoul, Korea to study and look for her older sister who went missing two years ago. One day Miyu got to know Hana who was a famous plastic surgeon and she reminded of her missing sister. Hana lives with her lover Hyoshin, but she got attracted by Miyu. And Nyoshin felt jealous of Miyu. Miyu thought that Hana is actually her older sister and asked her to tell the truth. Hyoshin saw two of them talking and killed Hana because of jealous. Hyoshin tried to kill Miyu next and Miyu realized Hyoshin is her sister who had plastic surgery and changed her face. Finally Hana stuck a knife into herself because she knew Miyu always values her sister. Miyu survived, but lost her precious sister.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Andi B. PutraGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, Aryan, is haunted by a mysterious mask that seems to be connected to his family's dark past. As he delves deeper into the secrets surrounding the mask, he uncovers a terrifying truth about a vengeful spirit and a series of gruesome murders.

Critical Reception

Ghost Mask: Scar received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some appreciated the attempts at atmosphere and gore, many felt it failed to deliver a truly original or compelling horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual style and some jump scares.

  • Criticized for its predictable storyline and lack of character development.

  • Found to be an uninspired entry in the Indonesian horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a divided opinion, with some viewers finding it a decent horror flick for its budget and others expressing disappointment in its generic execution.

Fun Fact

The film is inspired by the popular Indonesian urban legend of 'Wewe Gombel', a female ghost who steals children.

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