Feng Shui
Feng Shui

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Feng Shui

2018
Movie
126 min
Korean

Park Jae-sang was a royal geomancer, who helps people designate propitious site for houses, store and even graves under the belief that a grave in a good site will bring future fortune for descendants. But he loses his family because he exposed a conspiracy about crown Prince's grave site. Park Jae-sang plans to make a revenge of his family and learns that there is a much bigger conspiracy about propitious grave site; the place that would make grave owner's son the King of Joseon.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users85%
Director: Derek Kwok-Cheung TsangGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young individuals discover an ancient cursed artifact that brings misfortune and death to anyone who possesses it. As the curse spreads, they must race against time to uncover its origins and find a way to break it before it consumes them all.

Critical Reception

Feng Shui garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and suspenseful narrative. Some noted its reliance on familiar horror tropes but appreciated its effective execution and strong performances from the cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective jump scares and unsettling atmosphere.

  • The plot, while sometimes predictable, maintains a good pace and builds suspense well.

  • Performances are generally strong, especially from the lead actors.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a genuinely scary and engaging horror experience, with many highlighting its suspenseful build-up and satisfying conclusion. Some viewers wished for a more original storyline, but most agreed it delivered on its promise of frights.

Fun Fact

The film's original concept was inspired by traditional Chinese folklore surrounding objects believed to carry bad luck or curses.

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