WOMAN’S WAIL Remake with SEO Young-hee Begins Production
Jan 04, 2018
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by Pierce Conran
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THE WICKED Director Returns with Horror Remake
A remake of the 1986 Korean horror film Woman’s Wail began production on December 20th. The update features Bedevilled (2010) star SEO Young-hee and is being directed by YOO Young-sun, following his 2014 debut The Wicked. Co-starring in the horror project are SON Na-eun of Kpop group Apink, PARK Min-ji and LEE Min-ho.
From director LEE Hyuk-soo, the original Woman’s Wail is a renowned work of Korean horror from the 1980s. Set during the Joseon Era, the story follows a vengeful spirit that tears apart a family of three sons, who each meet their maker on their wedding days.
Director YOO, who has been active as a screenwriter on several TV dramas in addition to his directing projects, debuted with The Wicked in competition at the Jeonju International Film Festival.