After a long wait, Kim Go Eun and Lee Do Hyun's occult film "Exhuma" finally hit the silver screens this February, much to the fans' delight.
In just three days, it already topped the South Korean box office. It exceeded millions of viewers, proving its success. Keep on reading to know more.
'Exhuma' Tops South Korean Box Office During Its Premiere
The star-studded occult film "Exhuma" successfully made its premiere in the South Korean cinema over the weekend.
Starring Kim Go Eun and Lee Do Hyun, the film tells the stories of exorcists, a mortician and a feng shui master who relocate mysterious tombs in exchange for a huge chunk of money.
"Exhuma" premiered on February 22 and has enjoyed uninterrupted success since then. After three days, the film officially surpassed more than 2 million moviegoers which proves its popularity.
According to the Korean Film Council, Kim Go Eun and Lee Do Hyun's "Exhuma" achieved the biggest South Korean box office opening in 2024 so far.
As of this writing, the occult film has already grossed a whopping 17 million USD, succeeding "Alienoid: Return to the Future," "Dog Days" and more.
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Congratulations to the cast and crew of "Exhuma"!
Here's Why You Should Watch 'Exhuma'
Besides the meeting of South Korea's most sought-after actors Kim Go Eun, Lee Do Hyun, Yoo Hae Jin and more, the occult movie "Exhuma" has a lot to offer to fans.
The film not only takes viewers to a spine-chilling horror in the opening of the big year of 2024 but also heals traditional shamanism and the modern society in South Korea.
"The film gives familiarity and also introduces shamanism, other spiritual practices and other beliefs in South Korea to viewers all around the world," director Jang Jae Hyun stated.
Meanwhile, "Exhuma" also allowed the cast and crew to go out of their comfort zones, especially Kim Go Eun and Lee Do Hyun, who took on challenging roles at the height of their careers.
Make sure to check out "Exhuma" in theaters nationwide. As for its international release, there's no definite dates yet so make sure to tune in to further updates.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
