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Sick
A general hospital in Gyeongsang-do in 1990. Woo-sik and Jae-gu are working at the hospital as a receptionist. One day, an AIDS patient enters the hospital. Woo-sik and Jae-gu are instructed to bring the bankbook and the young daughter, Tae-bun, from the home of the AIDS patient who did not pay for the hospital. They head to Tae-bun´s house in fear of getting AIDS.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a road trip take shelter in an isolated cabin during a blizzard. They soon discover that a dangerous, uninvited guest is among them, turning their fight for survival into a terrifying ordeal. As paranoia sets in, they must determine who among them is truly the threat before it's too late.
Critical Reception
Sick (2019) received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempt at a tense, contained thriller, many found the execution lacking in originality and effective scares. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded genre, with reviews often citing predictable plot points and underdeveloped characters.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric setting, but criticized for its slow pacing.
The film's central mystery is seen as predictable by many viewers.
Some found the performances serviceable, but not enough to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a generally unimpressed sentiment, with many finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
Fun Fact
Despite its release in 2019, the film was produced by a small independent studio and had a very limited release, contributing to its low profile.
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