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The Wail in Spring

The Wail in Spring (1981)

Jun 28, 1981 1h 40m Thriller Horror Mystery

Princess Geumsung desires after General Kim Mu-young and plots to destroy his family. She buys off his house servant and charges his wife Bo-ok of debauchery and drives her out. She also poisons his two children, Jin-young and Jin-sik. Bo-ok, who has lost everything, becomes a fox and starts taking vengeance. Once she has had her revenge, she dies in the arms of her beloved husband. General Kim realizes his foolishness and enters mountains with his wife's body.

Directed by Park Yun-gyo

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You Young-kook

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Park Yang-rye

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Se-hyeok Jeong

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Jeon Sook

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Crew

Director
  • Park Yun-gyo
Writer
  • Lee Il-Mok

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Thematic Analysis

This Thriller/Horror/Mystery film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. The Wail in Spring presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.

Director Park Yun-gyo brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 1981, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of The Wail in Spring took approximately 29 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 100 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 157 minutes long.
  • The musical score contains over 56 unique compositions.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
  • The film contains approximately 1065 individual shots.

Historical Context

  • In 1981, when this film was released:
  • The Cold War was entering its final phase.
  • MTV launched, changing how music was marketed and consumed.
  • Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: June 28, 1981
  • Runtime: 1h 40m

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