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Salmokji: Whispering Water

2026Movie1 h 36 minNR

HorrorThriller
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd2.7/5

A nerve-racking, deeply unsettling horror movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout sound design.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing · you scare easily

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Do not dare to leave.

An incident unfolds when a film crew goes to a reservoir to update the road view where an unidentified figure was filmed, and they encounter something in the dark, deep waters.

Feels like

  • Psychological Horror
  • Atmospheric Dread
  • Sound-Driven Tension
  • Isolation Thriller
  • Uncanny Valley
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Existential Fear
  • Visually Claustrophobic

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Lee Sang-min
Written by
Lee Sang-min
Produced by
Park Un-kyoung
Music by
Kim Ji-hye, Jung Na-hyun, Lee Ji-hyang

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Facts

April 8, 2026 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
April 8, 2026
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$17 million
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Salmokji: Whispering Water?"

Questions about Salmokji: Whispering Water

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Salmokji: Whispering Water?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Salmokji: Whispering Water from Rakuten Viki. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Salmokji: Whispering Water worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.6 and Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5).

Will Salmokji: Whispering Water scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Salmokji: Whispering Water?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Salmokji: Whispering Water a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$17 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 8.6 times its budget.

Is Salmokji: Whispering Water in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.