The Wailing

One of the most horrifying and heartbreaking horror movies I've ever seen.

Really slow and creepy. Especially some parts, in the beginning, could have been cut down. But keeps you guessing till the end what's really happening, [spoiler] and even at the end, who really knows what really happened. It does not really commit to one explanation [/spoiler]

I like many others commenting gave this movie mediocre rating when I seen it for the first time. It’s deceptive because when you watch it first time you think it’s a silly not serious movie, lost opportunity for this and that.

Watch it for the second time and realise that this movie is unlike any other, it stands separate. There’s no other movie like this.
This is a sign of true masterpiece, how it takes you on a journey with main character it looking like a silly joke in the first half and how it finishes with a horror after you thought it will have a happy ending.

I’m very sensitive to horror so that was an extremely stressful watch. Unlike other horrors there aren’t clearly defined segments where it’s scary and where it isn’t (also not that much jumpscares either) but it constantly has a very tense atmosphere and it kind of freaked me out. The narrative is quite complex but also vague at the same time which allows a lot of interpretations, and I think in this case I really like it (I suggest reading some of the comments the director made on the movie after watching, because it kind of blew my mind). The ending is really good and only becomes better once you think more about it. I was also extremely impressed by the cinematography and the acting. This might be my first real exposure to Korean movies but I am impressed. Masterclass of misdirection.

A slow burn of a horror film, this shares many of the characteristic of Hereditary (2018) not least from being a damn fine film. Like the latter, the film takes its time to build up a palpable sense of dread, but also explore the normality and mundanity of its characters and location, mining a lot of humour and goodwill from its central flawed character who only wishes to protect his family. It’s also expertly crafted with beautiful cinematography and a haunting soundtrack. But the tension lies in the film keeping its audience firmly in the same mindset of its hero, completely unsure throughout of where the film is going and what the truth is, right up until a final moments. Great stuff!

I didn't catch “The Wailing” when it came out in 2016, but a few days ago I was lucky enough to be able to see it for the first time at the movies. It really is a visually impressive film that can only truly unfold on the big screen. Accordingly, the consistent atmosphere is the film's biggest selling point.

However, it wasn't just the visuals that appealed to me but also the content. It's quite a rollercoaster ride in terms of tone, with somewhat awkward comedy elements followed by intense horror. But surprisingly, the mixture worked well. Certainly, “The Wailing” is a good half hour too long, which is particularly noticeable in the first act. But by the end, you've forgotten all about that.

In any case, the finale is completely compelling, especially thanks to the great practical effects and interesting themes that are addressed. There's much more to this horror film than you might expect, and in the end I left the theater feeling rather thoughtful, as the scope for interpretation is quite wide. Overall, I give it a very strong recommendation.

A very intense and thought-provoking horror movie that purposely leaves the ending ambiguous and up to interpretation. Obviously, there are parallels between The Bible and this movie, and while I feel like some parts were too ambiguous to the point where I didn't really understand what everything meant, I believe people who know more about The Bible and look for tiny details will understand and appreciate this story. But I still thoroughly enjoyed watching this, and it kept me thinking the entire time.

It is so worth it. Haven’t seen such a good film quite a while

This movie did lose steam towards the end and could use some cuts...but I still thought it was extremely effective and I enjoyed it a lot. My problem was I was told there was an absolute insane ending but I thought it seemed like the next logical step for the story.