Show Me the Ghost

Show Me the Ghost (Korean: 쇼미더고스트) is a 2021 South Korean comedy horror film, written and directed by Kim Eun-kyoung and starring Han Seung-yeon, Kim Hyun-mok and Hong Seung-bum.[1] The film depicts the story of two job seeking best friends Ho-du and Yeji, whose dreams and hopes have been ruined.[2] It was premiered at 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival on July 10 and was theatrically released on September 9, 2021.[3]

Show Me the Ghost
Official release poster
Hangul
쇼미더고스트
Revised RomanizationSyo Mi Deo Goseuteu
Directed byKim Eun-kyoung
Screenplay byKim Eun-kyoung
Produced byChoi Ji-yeon
Starring
CinematographyJung Gui-ho
Edited bySon Yeon-ji
Music byKim In-young
Production
companies
Indy Story Co., Ltd
Distributed byIndy Story
Release dates
  • July 10, 2021 (2021-07-10) (BIFAN)
  • September 9, 2021 (2021-09-09) (South Korea)
Running time
83 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean

Synopsis

This self-exorcism comedy of two best friends of 20 years, Yeji (Han Seung-yeon) and Hodu (Kim Hyun-mok) has creepy horror. Both the friends are seeking jobs and need a house to rent. Then they get a fully furnished house with a low deposit and low monthly rent. To their dismay they find a ghost living in the house. They have no money and no place to go, so they try self-exorcism with the help of a self proclaimed exorcist.

Cast

Release

The film was invited at 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in Korean Fantastic features section. It had its premiere in the festival on July 10, 2021.[5] It was theatrically released on September 9, 2021.[6]

Home media

The film is available for streaming on video on demand service at IPTV and digital cable TV from September 23, 2021.[7]

Reception

Kim So-mi writing for Cine21 said, that the film has "charm of a complex genre interwoven with horror elements and comedy." Kim felt that the director Kim Eun-kyung's film "flows in an erratic and pleasant twist from beginning to end." Kim liking the characterization in the film wrote, "A special attraction is the harmony of characters that create psychological intimacy. Kim concluded, "Both horror and comedy have a bland feel, but the development that gradually sharpens the senses of justice, solidarity, and friendship gives off a pleasant warmth."[8]

Awards
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
202125th Bucheon International Fantastic Film FestivalKorean Fantastic: Fantastic Actor in a featureKim Hyun-mokWon [9]
Fantastic Actor Jury’s Special MentionHan Seung-yeonWon
Nonghyup Award (distribution award)Kim Eun-kyeongWon

References
  1. "Show Me the Ghost - (Korean Movie, 2021, 쇼미더고스트)". HanCinema. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  2. Jeong Hyung-hwa (July 1, 2021). "카라 한승연 주연 '쇼미더고스트' BIFAN 경쟁 초청" [KARA Han Seung-yeon's 'Show Me the Ghost' BIFAN Competition Invitation]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  3. Kang Min-kyung (August 8, 2021). "카라 출신 한승연 '쇼미더고스트', 9월 9일 개봉..내집 사수 셀프 퇴마" [KARA's Han Seung-yeon's 'Show Me the Ghost' will be released on September 9th... My house shooter self exorcism]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  4. Yoo Byung-cheol (July 19, 2021). "한승연, 첫 장편 영화 '쇼미더고스트'로 안정적 연기력+무한 가능성 입증" [Han Seung-yeon's first feature film 'Show Me the Ghost' proves her stable acting skills + infinite possibilities]. Korea Economic TV (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  5. Jo Ji-young (July 1, 2021). "[공식] 한승연 주연 '쇼미더고스트', BIFAN 경쟁 부문 초청..오늘(1일) 예매 오픈" [Official] 'Show Me the Ghost' starring Han Seung-yeon, invited to the BIFAN competition.. Reservation open today (1st)]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  6. Jang Min-soo (August 3, 2021). "한승연 주연 '쇼미더고스트', 귀신보다 무서운 서울 집값? 9월9일 개봉" ['Show Me the Ghost' starring Han Seung-yeon, Seoul's house price scarier than ghosts? Open September 9th]. Single List (in Korean). Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  7. Kang Min-kyung (September 23, 2021). "한승연 '쇼미더고스트', 오늘(23일)부터 안방 1열行 [공식]" [Han Seung-yeon's 'Show Me the Ghost', 1st row from today (23rd) [Official]]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  8. Kim So-mi (September 3, 2021). "[리뷰] '쇼미더고스트' 두 친구의 귀신 들린 집 체험기" [[Review] 'Show Me the Ghost' Two Friends' Haunted House Experience]. Cine21 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  9. Jung Eun-eun (July 16, 2021). "[BIFAN] 부천국제판타스틱영화제 폐막, '액션히어로' 4관왕" [[BIFAN] Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Closing, 'Action Hero' Wins 4 Crowns]. KBS (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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