The Wailing
"Never be tempted."
Originally released in 2016. The Wailing is a horror/mystery film. directed by Na Hong-jin. With a runtime of 2h 36m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kwak Do-won, Hwang Jung-min, and Chun Woo-hee
Synopsis
A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
2h 36m
156 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,954 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$49.9M
4.6x return
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
- Budget
- $10,951,000
- Revenue
- $49,851,770
Production Companies
- Fox International Productions
- Ivanhoe Pictures
- Side Mirror
- 20th Century Fox Korea
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wailing about?
A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.
Who directed The Wailing?
The Wailing was directed by Na Hong-jin.
How long is The Wailing?
The Wailing has a runtime of 2 hours and 36 minutes (156 minutes total).
When was The Wailing released?
The Wailing was released on May 12, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wailing?
The main cast of The Wailing includes Kwak Do-won, Hwang Jung-min, Chun Woo-hee, Jun Kunimura, Kim Hwan-hee.
Is The Wailing worth watching?
The Wailing has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,954 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.