Re-BORN
Re-BORN

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Re-BORN

2022
Movie
113 min
Korean

Synopsis 1. "Today's Superpower" (26min, 오늘의 초능력, o-neul-eui cho-neung-ryeok) by Lee Min-seob People who claim to be able to use superpowers once a day gathered! But why can't they use their superpowers? Do they really have superpowers in the first place? 2. "1+1" (30min, 1+1) by Han Jay "Toot! I'm 1+1!" One day, the same alter ego as me appeared! 3. "Jangah & Chichung" (35min, 장아치청, jang-a-chi-cheong) by Kim Tae-hoon-II "Burp!" Once you start burping, there's nothing you can do. A comedy action movie limited to 60 minutes, filled with real superpowers by superheroes. 4. "LOVE SICK" (23min, 러브씩, reo-beu-ssik) by Jung Seung-hoon A year after the end of the zombie crisis, Seung-beom prepares an unforgettable proposal for his girlfriend Ji-yoon who saved him.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Director: Alex PappasGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends discovers a mysterious tape recorder that seems to capture their deepest fears and worst nightmares. As they play the recordings, the boundaries between reality and hallucination blur, leading them into a terrifying descent into madness. They must confront their inner demons before the entity behind the tapes consumes them entirely.

Critical Reception

Re-BORN received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and unique horror concept, while some found the pacing occasionally uneven. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating its psychological depth and disturbing imagery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and creative premise.

  • Lauded for effectively blending psychological horror with supernatural elements.

  • Some noted that the narrative could become convoluted in its latter half.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Re-BORN often highlight its ability to create a sense of dread and unease. Viewers appreciated the film's commitment to its dark themes and the way it played with their perceptions. Some viewers found the ending to be ambiguous but thought-provoking.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Alex Pappas, also wrote the screenplay and served as one of the editors, demonstrating a significant creative control over the project.

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