Hansel & Gretel

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Logan D @Greynomad38 Dec 22 During the Christmas season in Korea, a reluctant soon-to-be-father crashes his car and finds himself in a dark forest. A young girl finds him and leads him to a mysterious house in the middle of nowhere. It's no wonder this is cited as one of the strongest modern Korean dark fantasies. I'd say it's one of the strongest world wide. It's as ghoulish as a Grimm Fairy Tale. Although not entirely original, this deeply folkloric and morally bleak reimagines the story thru nightmare logic, innocence, and menace. I loved the balance of childlike aesthetics and moral horror. Buffy fans will know it's the fault of the bunnies. There are bunnies all over the place in the thoughtfully designed house. Buffy joke aside, rabbits are generally seen as positive in Korean lore. The only rationale I can conceive for their symbolism in the film is they cannot go backwards and are delicate. See more iDream T @RT07548572 03/23/2025 A deep dive into the human psyche told through an adaptation of an old fairy tale. And as with all great fairy tales, it explores the demons and angels in all of us. Great cinematography and performances and a solid suspenseful narrative will keep you locked in all the way through. A profound and satisfying ending ties everything together perfectly. See more 09/19/2015 Beautiful,disturbing,sad and brilliant. A wonderful piece from Korea. If this was American it would be steeped in Oscars. The poor reviews on here baffle me. See more 04/27/2015 This is a very well shot and acted fantasy film that people go into expecting a horror film. Ignore the bad reviews. The plot is a little bit odd at times but it helps contribute to the dreamlike feel of the film. See more 04/21/2015 It might be one of the greatest darkly fairytale since pan's labyrinth but different ending. See more 04/13/2015 It's ingenious how this dark fantasy is crafted to bring out the theme of child abuse. Bitter-sweet. See more Read all reviews

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