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The Lingering
On New Year's Eve, Qingyi and her son, Dawa, were waiting for her husband to come home from work but he never showed up. Meanwhile, Dawa keeps seeing a stranger who is invisible to Qingyi. Leaving Dawa under the care of her neighbour, she heads to the village to find out her husband’s whrereabouts. Qingyi returns home and sees a stranger hiding in her house…
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Plot Summary
A young woman, haunted by a past trauma, takes a job as a caretaker at an abandoned children's home. She soon discovers that the house holds dark secrets and is plagued by supernatural occurrences. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she realizes she may be trapped in a nightmare from which she cannot escape.
Critical Reception
The Lingering received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares unoriginal. While some appreciated the atmosphere and the performances, the film was largely criticized for its reliance on typical horror tropes and a lack of genuine innovation in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on jump scares and a familiar haunted house narrative.
Atmospheric elements are present but not enough to elevate the film.
Lacks originality and fails to deliver truly memorable horror moments.
Google audience: Audience reviews for The Lingering are scarce and generally reflect critical sentiment, with many viewers finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre. Common complaints include a slow pace and a lack of satisfying plot development.
Fun Fact
The film was released in South Korea on August 29, 2018, and had a limited theatrical run.
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