Hong-jin Na's The Wailing Spreads Mystery this September: A Preview

A trailer for Hong-jin Na's The Wailing was released earlier this Summer. Now, Well Go USA is set to launch this title in North America, this September. The film, from Korea, involves the appearance of a Japanese tourist. His turning up coincides with the spread of a strange infection, which causes people to lash out violently. This title, which took six years to complete, was well received in Korea. In Korea, it broke box office records. Now, foreign film fans can find more on The Wailing here.

From the press release, the infection appears to have a supernatural source. A local shaman causes more problems as more and more people turn to murder. Now, an investigating officer must do whatever it takes to save his infected daughter. But, how does one fight an unseen force?

The trailer reveals more plot details and themes. There is an obvious xenophobic theme playing out, involving the Japanese stranger. And, the shaman reveals some of the strange curses, that are influencing events. Film fans can see The Wailing through Video-on-demand, on Septebember 6th. This title will also be available on DVD and Blu-ray this October 4th.

Release Date: September 6th, 2016 (VOD) and October 4th, 2016 (DVD, Blu-ray).

Director/writer: Hong-jin Na.

Cast: Woo-hee Chun and Jung-min Hwang.

A trailer for The Wailing:



*The Wailing has a runtime of approximately 157 minutes and is not rated.

More on the film is available at the Well Go USA website:

The Wailing at Well Go USA

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