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Fairy of the Night

Fairy of the Night (1986)

Oct 25, 1986 1h 35m Thriller Horror Mystery

In-chul, a scholar of botany, is climbing a mountain for some research when he meets Jin-suk who lives in a forest cottage. At the request of Jin-suk's father, Sang-do, In-chul stays and lives with them. One day, a snake catcher falls under the temptation of Sang-do and is used as a body for dissection. While probing dubious action of Sang-do, In-chul is captured and locked in the basement. He is to become the subject of a live dissection. In-chul had been suspicious of their behavior and investigating when he was caught. In-chul is lying on a surgery table when he escapes with the help of a young hiker and Jin-suk. Sang-do confesses that he had been suffering from nightmares ever since he was dragged off by the Japanese and forced to perform live dissections. These nightmares have made Sang-do a murderer. After his confession, Sang-do kills himself. In-chul and Jin-suk leave the cottage.

Directed by Nam Ki-nam

Cast

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Lee Moo-jung
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Kim Dong-hyeon

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Park Dong-ryong
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Choi Myung-gil
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Choi Myung-gil

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Crew

Director
  • Nam Ki-nam
Writer
  • Yoo Ji-hoeng

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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. Fairy of the Night presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.

Director Nam Ki-nam 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 1986, 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 Fairy of the Night took approximately 20 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 95 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 131 minutes long.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
  • The musical score contains over 30 unique compositions.
  • The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.

Historical Context

  • In 1986, when this film was released:
  • MTV launched, changing how music was marketed and consumed.
  • Economic policies were shifting toward deregulation in many Western countries.
  • Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: October 25, 1986
  • Runtime: 1h 35m

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