Training Session
Training Session

Training Session

2021Movie40 minKorean

Yoonjee and colleagues are suddenly restructured. They are exiled to an old warehouse and begin to receive training sessions. Will Yoonjee be able to return to the company?

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: J.R. PoliGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of strangers wake up in a secluded location with no memory of how they arrived. They soon discover they are part of a deadly training session orchestrated by a mysterious figure. As they are forced to confront their deepest fears and secrets, they must work together to survive the escalating challenges, all while questioning who among them can be trusted.

Critical Reception

Training Session received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its suspenseful atmosphere and intriguing premise. However, some critics found the execution to be uneven, with pacing issues and a predictable third act. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark themes and others finding it too derivative of other survival thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and unique concept.
  • Criticized for inconsistent pacing and a somewhat uninspired conclusion.
  • Seen as a competently made, though not groundbreaking, entry in the thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests a mixed reception. Some viewers enjoyed the psychological elements and the escalating sense of dread, while others felt the film failed to deliver a truly original or satisfying payoff.

Fun Fact

The isolated, stark setting of the training facility was specifically chosen to amplify the psychological pressure on the characters and immerse the audience in their disorienting experience.

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