Manhole
Manhole

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Manhole

2017
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Korean

This time-slip drama centers around Bong Pil and his five friends who travel between the past and present through a manhole in order to stop a wedding scheduled a week later.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Director: Jos ilde{1;A.R. D ilde{1;AazGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young couple encounters a mysterious man in a subway tunnel, leading to a tense and terrifying struggle for survival. Trapped and disoriented, they must navigate the dark and dangerous labyrinth of the underground to escape their tormentor. The encounter escalates into a nightmarish ordeal where their sanity and will to live are pushed to the absolute limit.

Critical Reception

Manhole received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its predictable plot and reliance on horror tropes as weaknesses. While some appreciated its claustrophobic atmosphere and attempts at suspense, many found the overall execution lacking in originality and impact. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some enjoying the tension and others finding it unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at creating a suspenseful and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Criticized for its unoriginal plot and predictable twists.

  • Found to be a slow-burn thriller that doesn't fully deliver on its premise.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Manhole (2017)' is not readily available. Based on general critical reception, audiences likely found the film to be a serviceable thriller but not particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot almost entirely within the confined spaces of subway tunnels, contributing to its claustrophobic feel.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
ParkMin

ParkMin

Not the first drama with time travel to chase a lost love and not the best either. The first few episodes introduced us to the concept and up to episode 3 it seemed promising. The first time travel was to the past and the second one returne...