Gonjiam Haunted Asylum ~ A 2018 Korean Horror Film

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“Gonjiam Haunted Asylum” is a 2018 Korean film, categorized as Supernatural, Horror, Mystery, and Thriller; based on a real hospital by the same name and stories and legends that have circulated about suspicious events that supposedly took place there. “Gonjiam Haunted Asylum” is included in the lineup of Samsung TV Plus On-Demand K-Horror Movies. SUMMARY: A rumor is circulating about a psychiatric hospital that is now abandoned. At one time several patients either committed suicide or the hospital director was involved in their mysterious deaths. People say the asylum is now haunted. So a web series crew, comprised of young adults decide to go there and do a live broadcast of their experience. ♦ We Need to Do a Real Live Broadcast In “Gonjiam Haunted Asylum”, the Horror Times Terror Squad decides to do a live broadcast of their experience visiting the now-abandoned Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital. At one time this hospital was known as the best mental hospital in South Korea and the director even received an award from the Blue House. It was closed down in the 1970s after a horrific incident was reported. There were various versions of the incident. There were at least 4 different stories. […]

 

[Franklin Vancey]

Korean horror always delivers, and "Gonjiam" is no exception. The film skillfully blends elements of mystery, suspense, and genuine horror. The cast did a great job portraying their characters' fear and desperation.

 

[Melissa83U]

Gonjiam has been on my horror bucket list forever! The idea of exploring that abandoned asylum is both terrifying and exhilarating. It's amazing how a place can become so infamous just from ghost stories and legends. Maybe someday I'll get to visit Korea and see it for myself... from a safe distance, of course! In the meantime, I'll have to settle for watching the movie.

 

[JinnyGoesKrazy]

The live-stream aspect of the film was a unique touch. It added a layer of realism and made the experience more immersive. However, the quality of the footage can be inconsistent, especially in darker scenes.The film's use of the real-life history of Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital adds a chilling dimension to the story. It's fascinating to think that such a horrific place actually existed.

 

[Keisha21X]

I wasn't expecting much from this movie, but it surprised me. The suspenseful atmosphere and the well-executed jump scares kept me engaged. It's definitely one of the better found-footage horror films I've seen.Found footage and creepy abandoned buildings are basically my jam. The fact that it's based on a real location with a dark past definitely adds to the scare factor.

 

[Pinko]

While "Gonjiam" is a decent horror film, it suffers from some pacing issues. The first half is slow-paced, but the second half picks up the pace and delivers some truly terrifying moments.

 

[Lycopene]

As someone who's always been fascinated by the paranormal, I found "Gonjiam" to be a thrilling and unsettling watch. The film's blend of reality and fiction, coupled with the eerie atmosphere of the abandoned asylum, made for a truly chilling experience.