So creepy, The Stuff of Nightmares
This drama has such an excellent atmosphere, the music, and the boarding house, so creepy, so dark. All the acting was fantastic, the story is depressing as hell, and parts are horrifying. I would have liked to know more about the other inhabitants of the Eden Boarding House and I will say that I found a few things to be so difficult to believe that it broke the story's spell on me, but overall this is a must-watch if you like thrillers or horror--or Lee Dong Wook. As this story unfolds there are so many moments where our MC is almost able to escape bad things we know are coming for him, but his chances to evade fate are always stopped--this makes for great tension.¿Te ha parecido útil esta reseña?
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Ok this was... really really good??!
I went into this show with very low expectations, but by the end I was totally immersed and impressed by how well-crafted and rattling it was.Story: psychologically twisted while still retaining some realistic and relatable elements. The premise is far-fetched, but at its core, is grounded in the dark realities of human behavior. It successfully conveys how deeply ones' mental state can be polluted and transformed by their circumstances, and how strangers harbor evil in its various forms - envy, narcissism, gluttony, lust - that can infect you and latch onto your weaknesses and traumas. This is a reflection of a disturbing and mysterious reality that exists in every social and cultural space, and in all walks of life. The show did an excellent job of portraying what happens when these situations collide and spiral out of control, with focus on how they are allowed to fester and metastasize in lower class communities in particular.
The characters are all uniquely crafted, and the acting was mostly stellar across the board. The apartment dwellers were all so sickening, but I was most impressed by Moon Jo, played by Lee Dong Wook whose performance was masterful and chilling. The role suited him so perfectly, that it was clearly made for him. I had only seen LDW in Goblin before this, which was very forgettable for me, but he shines in this role. I now understand his appeal – not because he plays a psychopath so well, but because his immense versatility as an actor was on full display.
The cinematography was creative without being excessively stylized or over-the-top. I appreciated the liberties they took with camera movements and color treatments that made the torment of living in such a horrible, disgusting, cramped space feel tangible.
Some criticisms: Jung Woo's overall arc and development had a nice, arguably sluggish, gradual build up only to be very rushed by the end. His acting was on point 95% of the time when it didn't look like he was trying too hard. I do wish the show included more background info on the dynamics of the apartment dwellers, maybe through some flashbacks that show us how they met and wound up living there, but I also understand why the writers wouldn't want to include this, as to not undercut the main theme of coping with mysterious presence of strangers. The show was riddled with some pretty dumb character choices, a few predictable twists, but none to really put me off completely. The end also felt a little bit rushed and sloppy. Brief allusions to The Metamorphosis by Kafka were nice, I just wish they explored this more.
Overall, very disturbing but highly recommended if you can stomach it! It's one of those shows that stuck with me for days after finishing it and gave me a lot to think and lose sleep over.
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Gila gila gila terbaik
berikut review dari saya yang sebenarnya bukan pecinta thriller/crime..tapi menurut saya ini adalah drama korea yang sangat bagus 10/10kehidupan kota seoul diawal episode digambarkan memiliki cuaca yang panas (Summer) dan ada kipas angin coy wkwk dimana ini sangat jarang,, biasanya kita nonton drama korea selalu iklimnya dingin
cinematic horor sangat mencekam,, ketika masih fase awal cerita,, kehidupan jong-u di goshiwon benar-bnar creepy,, ini saya nontonnya juga ikut pusing,, gila sih efeknya
menjelang akhir,, semuanya menjadi sangat jelas.. dan makin blak blakan.. tapi kita tahu di episode ketika jong-u dibawa ke klinik gigi sama seo mun jo itulah dimana dia mulai mengalami halusinasi (gaslighting) dari seo munjo
ini berpengaruh sama episode terakhir,, dimana banyak scene yang ternyata hanyalah isi kepala dari jong-u (jong-u disini juga nulis novel coy,, dan ceritanya yang dia alami selama tinggal disana,,inget lagi episode 1)
tapi ada yang sedikit menggantung,, yaitu:
1. Saat reporter cho memantau goshiwon dan melihat seo munjo.. tapi pas ketahuan sama si botak gila,, dia nanya apakah yang gondrong satu orang? tapi si botak jawab 2 orang (teori ending 2)
2. Mayat seo munjo apakah ada? tapi tidak diceritakan,, yang ada seo munjo nongol di rumah sakit
berikut teori ending:
Teori ending 1
menurut saya,, seo munjo tidak mati,,, pertarungan seo munjo dan jong-u itu ilusi jong-u (kesaksian ji eun) seo munjo masih bebeas berkeliaran dan jong-u masih dipantau seomunjo (keduanya terlihat dirumah sakit oleh polisi jihwa)
Teori ending 2
Kalo ternyata seomunjo itu 2 orang (punya saudara kembar) maka yang mati satu,, satu nya masih hidup.. ini bisa masuk akal,, karena beberapa scene terlihat seomunjo itu berkeliaran padahal dia dokter gigi dan juga ngawasin orang-orang goshiwon yang dia tau pada benci sama dia
Terakhir.. saya hitung,, dalam series ini benar-benar berlangsung selama 10 hari (ditambah scene rumah sakit) jadi bisa dibilang tempo nya bener bener real
sekian terima kasih
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The most unsettling drama i've ever watched
Wow. I just finished this drama and needed a few minutes to process everything. I actually dropped this drama for months when I was at the 4th episode cause I felt like things were too slow for me. I picked it up today and decided to binge the rest of the episodes cause I had nothing better to do. I believe it was starting to really pick itself towards the end of the drama and by the 8-10 episode I was completely absorbed into this. This was one of the most unsettling dramas I've ever seen. The acting was phenomenal and the eery atmosphere of this drama had made me sit at the edge of my seat. This drama really did get better the more you watch it. The only reason I gave it an 8.5 was the fact it was a bit too slow for me, in the beginning, I was struggling to get through the episode and I was growing impatient waiting for it to pick up. BUT IT DID PICK ITSELF UP.If you're questioning whether you want to give this drama a chance or not. I would just advise you to be mindful, this show is heavy in gore and can be a lot to watch, please make sure to be aware of the warnings before proceeding. To those who find this drama slow or boring at the start, I assure you this drama does indeed pick itself up and get so much better. If you ever get uncomfortable or feel like a scene is too much, stop the drama, The scenes are unsettling and heavy to watch and they don't get better or less grotesque, BUT STILL to those who LOVE psychological thriller and horror, I RECOMMEND THIS DRAMA. It is BRILLIANT.
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Düşünceleri zorluyor
Aman Tanrım dizini çok beğendim??. Çılgınca delice birşey yapmışlar. Mini dizi ama her 3 bölümden bir farklı anlamlarla karşılaşıyor izleyici. Böyle bölümlere bu kadar anlamlı sahneler katmak zor gerçekten. Bu anlatmak istedikleri yolla gidecek derken benzer, farklı konulara değiniyorlar ve bu sayede ters köşe yapıyorlar. Sonu komple ters köşe?. Zaten ilk izlediğinizde böyle gerilim filmlerine has kendinizce birşeyler düşünüyorsunuz ya öyle tahmin ediyorsunuz yanılıyorsunuz sonra yine haklı böyle gidiyor sonu onlardan hangisiyle bitiyor izlerseniz anlarsınız??. Ama sonunu böyle beklemezdim çünki bu yaptıkları ile yine farklı bir mevzu ile yarım kalmış gibi bitiriyorlar. Dizi beklediğim gibi ilgi görmemiş sanırım ama imbd puanı güzel. Oyunculuk mükemmel(şu genç çocuğu nerde görmüştüm diyordum Tracer dizisinde?). Dizi ve filmlerde soğuk renkleri filtre olarak kullanmak, karanlık tonlar pek hoşuma gitmez ama dizinin çekiliş kalitesi çok iyi diye sevdim. Akıcı bir dizi. Şimdi gelelim asıl meseleye dizide bize ne anlatmak istemişler. Dizileri zaten bu anlatmak istenilenler bakımlı yapıyor. Hani dedim ya farklı konular işlenmiş: İlk izlenimde böyle çılgınca, hatta eğlenceli geldi acaba ne olacak diye, oyuncular o kadar güzel rol yapıyordu ki suç sahnelerinde bile onlarla birlikde gülüyordum be dedim ahanda psikolojim bozuldu? annem bana bi acayip bakıyordu?? neyse şaka bir yana. Mevzuyu çok beğendim diye evdekilere aktarıyordum, biz böyle manyak, farklı tür insanlar gördüğümüzde iyi gözleleriz aslında onlara tanık olmak hayatda bile bizde merak uyandırıyor. Niye böyleler, nasıl oldu falan. Senari aslında kara mizah üzerine kurulu, ama öyle görülmeye bilir alakası yok dersiniz. Bu arkadaşın iş yerinde, etrafda insanlardan gördüğü psikolojik tesirin gücü yaşadığı yerdeki tuhaf insanlardan gördüğü münasebet ile karşılaştırılıyor hatta benzetme var. Hepimizin hayatının bir kısmında öyle gergin olduğumuz, suçu birine atmaya çalıştığımız dokunsalar patlayacağımız anlar oluyor ki, bunlarda zaten etrafımızda olan insanların payı var. İlk kısım bunu anlatıyor. İkinci kısım daha çok bu olanlardan sonra kendini toparlama insan olmadığını unutmama kısmı. İnsan kendi başına gelen olaylara pek önem vermez ve farkında olmaz, ama sevdikleri, etrafındakı ve diğer insanlara karşı hep hassas davranır. Onlar aynı olayları yaşasalar, daha önem verir ve aniden farkına varır. İnsanı insan yapan da bu özelliktir. Yardımlaşma, paylaşma, marhemet insana mahsus özellik "insan gibiler" de olmaz malesef. İlk bölümlerde çok önemli değil ya diyorsunuz ama sonra endişeleniyorsunuz ki, bunlar insan değil be boşuna?. Ben şahsen öyle hissetdim, yani hassas insanlar izlemesin derim. Tüm gösterilmeye çalışılan bu psikoloji tesirlere ancak hak yerine gelecek diye dayanmak mümkün zaten. Gerçek hayatda başınıza gelirse tabi?. Dizinin sonu bu düşüncelerim ve anlatılmak istenilenlerle beraber farklı bir renk alıyor. Ters köşeden sonra anlıyorsunuz ki, senarist yeni konuya gelmiş: Kötü, iyi niyet insanın öz içinde. İlk bölümlerden kahramanın başına gelenler sadece onun kendisiyle imtihanı gibi gösterilmiş. Karşında ne tür insan olursa olsun asıl mesele senin nasıl kalmağın ve niyetini korumağın tüm olay bu. Tabi bu insanlıkdan çıkmışlara aman başımın tacı gel hayatımı mahv et demek değil tabi hak ona yerini verecek zaten o başka mesele. Sahnelerin birinde manyaklardan birinin ölüm anında bile birini niye öldüremedi diye isteyişi zaten bu tür insanların gerçek niyetini ortaya döküyor karakter böyleyse ne yap et düzelmez zaten, üzücü aslında. Ters köşe yapılması ve tüm konuların bir sahne ile değişmesine rağmen senarist yukarıda yazdığım insanlıkla bağlı gerçekleri izleyiciye sunmuş zaten, bu güzel. Acayip diziydi tavsiye ederim ama bu yazdıklarımı düşünecek haldeyseniz yapın yoksa kafayı yersiniz?? ya da bazı izleyicilere sıradan manasız da gele bilir. Ama hiçbirşey düşünmeden öylesine başlarsanız eğlenceli, çılgınca, korkulu, gerilimli birşey olur her halde izleyin bence?¿Te ha parecido útil esta reseña?
A slow trip down the rabbit hole of insanity
What an amazing drama! The gripping atmosphere, the intense music, the story-telling, the top-notch acting and so much more. Everything was just a masterpiece. Granted that there were a few instances where you, the viewer, will have to overlook minor plot instances and go with it. However, I believe that a drama need not cover all the minor plot holes and should be seen for what a drama is supposed to be - entertainment.If you're looking for something that will keep you at the edge of your seat, holding onto your every breath and possibly questioning your own sanity, this is what you're looking for.
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best kdrama ever made
everything about is too good. it's the first time ever i don't have anything negative to say about a show even if it's a detail. EVERYTHING IS PERFECT.the characters are amazingly written, the storyline is interesting from beginning to end, the way every single episode is shot makes your anxiety go high and the music goes so well with everything happening. if you haven't watched it please PLEASE do so, it's a masterpiece. ever since i've watched it i want to erase it from my brain to experience it for the first time, i'm obsessed with it in a fucked up way fr.
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Beautifully put together.
It took me a bit longer to finish watching this because this drama is so intense.This was a beautifully shot psychological thriller. I have to mention that I love the soundtrack too. I truly feel the frustration while watching this drama, which brings out that helpless feeling from under pressure from society to meet certain expectations, and also from abuse of senior power, while feeling lonely, fighting the battle alone against the world. The series has done a superb job at bringing out that cramped and gritty feel and depressing mood of the main character, Jong-woo's living condition, as well as portraying his deteriorating mental condition and sanity as the drama progressed.
If you like psychological thriller, definitely give this a watch.
Rewatch value - I almost never rewatch anything, same goes with this one.
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Uau, que dorama incrível!!
Primeiramente já quero avisar que é um dorama BEM forte e pesado. Recomendo seguir a classificação indicativa (q é +18), n só por questão de cenas fortes, mas por q como é um suspense psicológico ele também mexe demais com a mente de quem está assistindo. Também pode ativar vários tipos de gatilhos, então tá avisado.É um dorama excelente, com história e atuações impecáveis. Eu geralmente nunca fico assustada ou angustiada assistindo algum filme/série de terror ou suspense, mas Strangers from hell foi o primeiro a conseguir me deixar angustiada e ansiosa enquanto assistia (perdi umas 4 unhas assistindo). A série consegue te conectar junto com o protagonista e te fazer ter os mesmos sentimentos que ele. O cenário, os personagens, as falas, os efeitos sonoros, tudo, faz com que você se sinta desconfortável e assustado junto com os personagens.
O dorama aborda uma coreia bem "fria", amarga e egoísta. Inclusive eu acho que não teve uma cena em que o protagonista tava feliz (tadinho kkkk).
Bom n tenho muito o q falar sem dar spoiler, mas pra finalizar, é um dorama de suspense psicológico impecável, com uma história super bem feita (q pelo q sei é adaptação de um webtoon) q te prende do começo ao fim. Recomendo demais!
Ps: fui ficando doida junto com o Jongwoo.
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Everything from the sound design to the acting conveys a truly fascinating story that tells what the human mind is capable of when there is the perfect storm of environment, life situations, and the question of what makes a person human.
I'm someone who really values excellent story telling and execution as well as acting ability, and this drama has fulfilled both wonderfully.
The plot was exactly what you would expect in any Psychological Thriller. The building tension, the unexpected twists, and relationships that are more than what they seem. It was very carefully crafted and laid out, and the pacing was perfect amount of rising action and falling action. Besides these things, I always find it fascinating when shows explore the depths of human's sanity and what that means when we let the darkness win (or what happens when we fight it). This show, in particular, had a special way of making it feel like a thriller but also a commentary on what extent our minds try to cope with our environments.
It felt like everything in this drama was intentional and genuine, and added more layers to this very rich story. Starting with quick cuts of our main character trying to find the perfect housing, we see his growing desperation until he lands at the Eden residence where he is quickly greeted by a smiling building owner who is quick to provide a quick drink and cheap rent. From there we have longer shots where the camera pans over the structure of this building and the audience gets a clearer view of what exactly our main character will truly be living in. This attention to detail in camera work extends to its sound design utilizing clear monotone sounds to convey the weight of a single moment, the background noise that clutters the main characters' mind, and the use of well timed OST created an atmosphere that remained unmatched from most dramas I've watched.
An actor I have to highlight here is Lee Dong-wook. I have seen him previously in dramas like Goblin and Touch Your Heart and currently in Tale of the Nine-Tails. My view of him is the perfect male lead who has a heart of gold and a smile you could die for. His visuals are perfect for the classic, dreamy male lead in romantic comedy dramas. So seeing him in the role of the villain made me truly believe in his acting ability. Lee Dong-wook's acting style of conveying the most subtle emotions with his eyes truly shone in this drama as he played this mysterious, yet insidious character. One moment he seems like a polite neighbor who wants to make our protagonist feel at home, and in the switch of a moment there is a darkness lurking that can be barely restrained. The subtle choices with his facial expressions were key in different moments of this drama and he truly delivered. This enhanced performance further highlighted Yoon Jong-woo's equally brilliant portrayal of our main character. While the tension of this drama is centered on two of the leads, each side character of this drama is vitally important and the actors who played them knew that.
It can be easy, sometimes, to rely on actors to deliver the exact message you want to tell the audience, but with this drama it has an easy balance between directing, sound mixing, and excellent acting.
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Always listen to your gut
This drama was amazing! I am not a fan of gore and bloody scenes, but I was hooked on this drama and I wanted to finish it. It was so worth it! The series takes us on Jung Woo's journey to insanity and teaches us that, well, hell is indeed in other people and even in ourselves.To be honest, if Jong Woo decided to trust himself a little, he wouldn't have stayed at the studio and maybe he wouldn't have gone mad. Sadly, his friend and girlfriend didn't trust him either, so that made him feel even more lonely and had to deal with all of that himself. The only characters that were supportive of him were his mother and smol bean Seok-yoon. Maybe if he got there earlier, things would have been different.
I understood that his girlfriend had her own struggles, but she was quite frustrating. She never listened to him or thought he was overreacting.
Some scenes were questionable (I mean, the sudden addition of his old friend from the army, I liked him, but I don't know why he had to be present), but it was an amazing drama with beautiful acting and got me thinking a little. I would skip the bloody parts but I'd watch it again!
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As expected from OCN, it is one of the best adaptation, from my opinion. Let's start with the story. It is very disturbing, creepy and scary (at least for me because I'm not used to this kind of story even if I like thriller drama) which makes this drama particular. The ending is even more disturbing, I felt very uncomfortable watching it but it is worth it. I mean, it is part of the story, and makes sense. I felt so sad for the main character and also for others but I do not want to spoil it so I will not give every details. The twist at the end was a very disturbing twist yet it was a good one. I also like the fact it portrays the loopholes of the system : the social loopholes which do not facilitates things for the poor class and shows the vicious circle that happens in general, the loopholes of the law enforcement; etc. One of the best point is that there was romance but there was no cringy/embarassing romance which I truly appreciate !
For the cast, I am so impressed about their profesionnalism and their quality. To be clear, each one of them did a perfect job, even the police woman, all of the residents of the appartment, and of the course the main actors. All of them did a great job, the roles were really not easy to do, but they did so well. Of course, Lee dong woo and Him Si wan were just so good, it is impossible to complain.
The osts were just so good, like, really. There again, it is impossible to complain about the osts.
I truly recommend this drama as it is a very good adaptation of the webtoon of the same name ! You just got to be prepared of the creepy side of the drama lol
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