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Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum

2018·Movie
1h 35min
IMDb6.5Metacritic–6.1Rotten Tomatoes92%74%

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Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Scare10
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Ambiguity7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Sound Centrality10
  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8

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About

Experience the horror.

The crew of a horror web series travels to an abandoned asylum for a live broadcast, but they encounter much more than expected as they move deeper inside the nightmarish old building.
Found Footage HorrorParanormal AsylumPsychological TerrorJump ScaresImmersive DreadSupernatural ThrillerSound Design FocusRelentless Tension

Crew

Directed by:
Jung Bum-shik
Written by:
Jung Bum-shik, Park Sang-min
Produced by:
William Kim, Yoon Dong Oh, Kim Jin-woo
Composed by:
Park Ju-gang, Kang Ju-suk, Park Yong-ki

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum

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Where can I stream Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum legally?

PrimePeacockAMC+The RokuHooplaShudderScreamboxHi-YAH

Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum rated?

Disturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and strong language.

How long is Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum?

1 h 35 min

Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum?

Critics92
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum higher (92) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum use?

Nostril ShotCutting the KnotCall-BackIn-Universe CameraHostility on the SetLocked DoorThe PlaceThe GadflyInterface ScrewCamera Abuse"Scooby-Doo" HoaxThe Watsonand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, including Nostril Shot, Cutting the Knot, Call-Back.