Tasty Aunt
Tasty Aunt

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Tasty Aunt

2020
Movie
71 min
Korean

Ga-yeon comes to Min-jae's house where he lives alone, and decides to live there. Min-jae is curious about Ga-yeon who he haven't seen in a long time. One day, Geon-soo goes to Min-jae's house to pick up some stuff and meets Ga-yeon. Ga-yeon seduces him. Min-jae finds out about it when he phoned Geon-soo. Da-hae meets Min-jae to become sex partners and frequently contacts each other. Min-jae gets angry at the sight of Geon-soo wearing only underwear at his house. Gayeon comes out to meet her friend Da-hae after a long time. Ga-yeon and Da-hae who were drinking, join after seeing Min-jae and Geon-soo. That night, Min-jae gets drunk and had sex with Ga-yeon and finds out that Da-hae is not in a relationship with Min-jae. The next day, Ga-yeon knows the relationship between Da-hae and Gun-soo, and she brings the four people together...

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: Mark Elijah RosenbergGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Sarah is dealing with the recent death of her aunt. While sorting through her aunt's belongings, Sarah discovers a dark secret related to her aunt's past and a sinister presence that begins to haunt her.

Critical Reception

Tasty Aunt (2020) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and a few standout scenes, many found the plot predictable and lacking originality within the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and visual style.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and weak character development.

  • The film struggles to offer fresh scares or a compelling narrative.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a mediocre horror experience, with many appreciating the attempt at creating a spooky ambiance but ultimately finding the story to be uninspired and anticlimactic. Some viewers mentioned jump scares were effective, but overall, it didn't leave a lasting impression.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very low budget, with much of the production taking place in a single, remote house to maximize the eerie atmosphere.

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