The Wailing (2016)
Movie 2h 36m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, scare me
The Wailing is a horror and mystery movie from 2016. It is directed by Na Hong-jin. The cast includes Cho Han-cheul, Jun Kunimura and Hwang Jung-min. The running time is 2h 36m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
Synopsis
A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.
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Cast & crew
- Na Hong-jinDirector
- Cho Han-cheulas Detective
- Jun Kunimuraas The Stranger
- Hwang Jung-minas Il-gwang
- Kim Ki-cheonas Police Box Chief
- Kwak Do-wonas Jong-goo
- Lee Yong-nyeoas Jak-boo's Mother
- Jang So-yeonas Jong-goo's Wife
- Chun Woo-heeas Moo-myeong
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Questions about The Wailing
- What genre is The Wailing?
- The Wailing is categorised as Horror, Mystery.
- Who stars in The Wailing?
- Cho Han-cheul, Jun Kunimura, Hwang Jung-min, Kim Ki-cheon, Kwak Do-won appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Wailing?
- Na Hong-jin directed The Wailing.
- How long is The Wailing?
- The Wailing runs for 2h 36m (156 minutes).
- Is The Wailing worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Wailing?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
