Scar
Scar

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Scar

2018
Movie
12 min
Korean

Jeongsun is a girl who is a fifteen year old, teenager that thinks friends are more important than family. Always, Jeongsun takes care of Hyunsik who acts like a kid. Hyunsik disturbs Jeongsun's life annoyingly. Hyunsik's behavior has always annoyed Jeongsun. Oneday, Jeongsun suggests Hyunsik to hide-and-seek.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Director: E.L. KatzGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, unknowingly pregnant, visits her estranged, reclusive grandmother in rural Oregon following her husband's disappearance. As she settles into the unsettling environment, she begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences and disturbing visions. She soon realizes that the house and her grandmother are intertwined with a dark and malevolent presence that threatens her sanity and her unborn child.

Critical Reception

Scar received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling horror elements, while some found its pacing and narrative progression to be uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective use of atmosphere and suspense.

  • Noted for its strong performances, particularly from Amanda Brugel.

  • Some critics found the plot predictable and lacking in originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for detailed summarization.

Fun Fact

The film's unsettling atmosphere and isolated setting were key elements E.L. Katz aimed to leverage, drawing inspiration from classic gothic horror tropes.

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