🍿 2022-06-13 19:00:37 – Paris/France.
Netflix has announced that it has obtained the broadcasting rights for 'Hex' (cast)a new hit Taiwanese horror film which, according to its press release “has been described as the scariest film ever made in Taiwan”, something that cannot be verified without seeing it, but the truth is that it became the highest-grossing film of 2022 in the country and earned seven Taipei Film Award nominations. It also featured a terrifying trailer.
Breaking records… in Taiwan
It is true that these marketing hype are always inflated when it comes to oriental products (the case of 'The Medium' is perhaps the biggest recent fiasco in this regard), but The good news is that it will start streaming on the platform worldwide on Friday, July 8.. "Hex" tells the story of a mother who tries to save her daughter from a curse by addressing aspects of internet culture in the form of a mockumentary.
According to director Kevin Ko in the statement:
“I know how to scare the audience with an effective horror sequence. But there's more to a good horror movie than just these things. The essential must concern human nature. Ultimately, people have to care about characters. The idea is inspired by Internet culture, such as forum threads, YouTubers' confessions and email chain letters, and Japanese movies such as "Ringu", "Missed Call", "Ju -on”, “Dark Water” or “The Eye” from Hong Kong. Asian horror isn't just about hardcore gore. She has a certain sweetness. It scares you, but it also moves you, even heals you.
Janelle Ong, Head of Chinese Language Content Acquisitions Netflix spoke more about the movie:
“”Incantation” has resonated strongly with Taiwanese audiences and we are thrilled to share this film with our subscribers around the world. Asian horror has been hugely influential in shaping the genre and taking it to new heights, and we're proud to partner with a new generation of Asian filmmakers who are creating the films that will define what horror means to viewers. of today. »
shot in format mockumentaryApparently, 'Incantation' is also partially based on real eventsand Ko revealed that:
“The film is loosely based on a true Taiwanese story involving a cult-worshipping family. Respect for religion, especially religious taboos and very dark religions, exudes a certain fear. I love horror stories, and yet I don't have “I don't dare bring up this subject. I wanted to magnify this feeling in 'Incantation.' »
SOURCE: Reviews News
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