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Supernatural horror film by Korean director Kim Jee-Woon, based on the old Korean folk tale 'Jangha and Hongryun'. Su-Mi (Im Soo-Jung) and Su-Yeon (Moon Geun-Young) return home from a period of hospitalisation in a mental institution following the death of their mother to live with their father, Mu-Heon (Kim Kab-Su) and despised stepmother Eun-Ju (Yeom Jeong-A). No sooner have they returned than disturbing and inexplicable events start to occur: inanimate objects start to move of their own accord, and Su-Mi suffers from terrifying hallucinations, becoming convinced that the obsessive and unhinged Eun-Ju is keeping an awful secret from her and her sister.
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A Tale Of Two Sisters [2003] [DVD]
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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By L. Dolan
Format:DVD
A Tale Of Two Sisters, ah, where to begin? Great horror films have been few and far between of recent years. We've had The Sixth Sense, we've had The Ring, and now we have this (okay, it's not exactly new, but it's the latest great in the genre). It's based around the Korean folk tale, and is about two sisters who, after the death of their mother, are sent to a mental insitute. What they come home to though, is nowhere near your average family life.
Both them, and their step-mother, witness horrific goings-on in the house where they live. Their dead mother appearing in haunting visions, ghouls entering rooms where they sleep and pulling off their bed sheets, and ghostly forms hiding under the sink. Are the girls really mentally sound? Are they playing tricks on their step-mother? Or is there some other sinister force at work? You'll be asking these questions throughout, and it feeds you information that makes you change your conclusions constantly.
It definitely leaves an impact on you, and you'll find the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end whenever you walk into a dark room again. It doesn't pertain to usual western horrors, where more violence equals more horror. It's very much in the same vein as the Sixth Sense, but has, in my opinion, an ending far less predictable and far more distubing. The psychological aspects of 'A Tale Of Two Sisters', truly are top-notch. Creepy, mysterious, well-acted, and a great storyline. If you want those qualities, then look no further.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A. Chapman
Format:DVD
I bought a tale of two sisters after reading good reviews I didn't no what to expect, I found the film extremely good and has a lot of style. It's basic plot is two sisters coming home from a mental hospital after their mother dies, but as people who've seen know it's so much more, the acting is good, the visuals are great. but this is a film you have to watch twice to really see the film for what it is. based on a korean folk tale the film spins in and out of horror and suspense to a story about a disintergrated family, with the oblivous father to the volitile relashionship between the step mum and Su-mi, this is not just a horror movie, and theres the story of two sisters both depending on each other, one for protection and help and the other just needing a friend to relie on. this is a film with many different layers and meanings which you could have endless debates on. With that in mind it's not the easiest film to watch, if your one who likes your films simple this isn't the film for you, as a film it's brillient, but it is a film you actually have to watch otherwise you will easily get lost.
For anyone who likes asian films, this is a good one.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By K. Pettican
Format:DVD
There are few films that leave you guessing at the conclusion of a film as badly as 'A Tale of Two Sisters.'does. What can be said that already hasn't been said? - Firstly, and rather sadly, this film doesn't appear to have got the recognition or attention in the West that is really deserves. It is truly amazing! While good Japanese films like 'Ringu' hog all the limelight, this movie from Korea stands head and shoulders above the others in my opinion, (and is often rated higher by critics and Asian film fans alike).
The acting and the direction are first rate, more so when you consider the two leading actresses were only about 22 and 16 respectively at the time.
The film works on many different levels, it is psychological, suspenseful, heartwarming and mystery film, leaving the viewer guessing as to the truth about the characters and their conflicts, the beauty being that this story is open to much speculation. I found myself searching the internet movie database right after I finished watching it just to help piece together some of the great twists and turns that were taken. This is one of those rare films that won't escape from your memory for a long, long time. Several viewings are strongly recommended to grasp the full effect of this masterpiece.
'A Tale of Two Sisters' is without doubt a must-get!
The acting and the direction are first rate, more so when you consider the two leading actresses were only about 22 and 16 respectively at the time.
The film works on many different levels, it is psychological, suspenseful, heartwarming and mystery film, leaving the viewer guessing as to the truth about the characters and their conflicts, the beauty being that this story is open to much speculation. I found myself searching the internet movie database right after I finished watching it just to help piece together some of the great twists and turns that were taken. This is one of those rare films that won't escape from your memory for a long, long time. Several viewings are strongly recommended to grasp the full effect of this masterpiece.
'A Tale of Two Sisters' is without doubt a must-get!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A rather generic film lacking an identity of its own
While the film is interesting and thoroughly well made in all honesty it is nothing special - just another south korean movie about adolescent girls - either dead or about to be -... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Seoulprovider
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dysfunctional, in more ways than one
This ghoulish tale of family madness is laboured, poorly structured, completely lacking in clarity and trying annoyingly hard to be clever. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dominic Swayne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not so scary, rather interesting.
This movie gets 5 stars because it is worth 5 star rating.
The story is hard to follow but rewarding and very interesting, so this isn't a movie where you can just sit... Read more
The story is hard to follow but rewarding and very interesting, so this isn't a movie where you can just sit... Read more
Published 2 months ago by zobar
5.0 out of 5 stars
a creepy horror pic and then some.
The first 35 minutes alone are better than all of the so-called haunted house and bugaboo movies I have seen in a good few years. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rob Simpson
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed with Subtitles
English subtitles does not work. Pity. Can't watch the movie. The option is available. It just doesn't work. Tried it few times and gave up.
Published 4 months ago by Gata
2.0 out of 5 stars
Two hours of people sulking in silence
What a let-down! If you're looking for a tense, intelligent horror mystery then you've looked in the wrong place if you come here. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Inspector Gadget
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best Asian horror ever - believe me!
This is, according to me, the best Asian horror movie ever made. (It's a South Korean movie)
There are a lot that come very close (Kairo, Cure, Ringu, The Eye, The Grudge) but... Read more
There are a lot that come very close (Kairo, Cure, Ringu, The Eye, The Grudge) but... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. V. F. R. Niekerk
4.0 out of 5 stars
creepy
slightly dated effects and (music and make-up) but still very well made: great camerawork, acting and very suspenseful. Read more
Published 10 months ago by JB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hitchcock Goes East
Without doubt one of the finest films of all time. Every scene is punctuated with detailed shades of a Hitchcockian masterpiece, accentuated by the chilling tale of ghosts and... Read more
Published 17 months ago by c2101
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb and extremely moving
I've never been a big fan of films especially Hollywood blockbusters, they also seem so false, but I have really been enjoying watching Korean horror/thriller flicks. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. George Johnson
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