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The Secret Chamber of the Evil Woman

The Secret Chamber of the Evil Woman (1984)

Sep 01, 1984 1h 25m Thriller Horror Mystery Fantasy

Dong-hyuk's grandfather leaves him a mansion in his will. Dong-hyuk returns to Korea to take care of the place. However, he almost loses his life in the mansion. Every time he is in danger, Dong-hyuk escapes danger by the power of the Buddhist relic his mother gave him. Dong-hyuk goes to see the head Buddhist priest at Dae-rim Temple. Buddhist priest Dae-wu tells Dong-hyuk that his grandfather had some servants killed in the basement for not revealing that his mistress and his aide were having an affair. The enraged souls of the servants are causing this danger. Buddhist priest Dae-wu urges Dong-hyuk to leave but Dong-hyuk stays. The spirits are unable to approach Dong-hyuk because of his Buddhist relic. So they transform themselves into Dong-hyuk's fiancee and steal the relic. When the spirits threaten Dong-hyuk, Buddhist priest Dae-wu prepares to fight them.

Directed by Kim Seon-gyung

Cast

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Han In-soo
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Han In-soo

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Yun Hye-ryeon

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Kim Su-Gyeong
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Jeong Hye-young

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Crew

Director
  • Kim Seon-gyung
Writer
  • Hong Jong-won

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Thematic Analysis

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

Director Kim Seon-gyung 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 1984, 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 Secret Chamber of the Evil Woman took approximately 27 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 85 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 140 minutes long.
  • The film contains approximately 2271 individual shots.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 3 weeks before filming began.
  • The costume department created over 165 unique costume pieces for the production.

Historical Context

  • In 1984, when this film was released:
  • MTV launched, changing how music was marketed and consumed.
  • The Cold War was entering its final phase.
  • Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: September 1, 1984
  • Runtime: 1h 25m

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