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The best one yet
This is by far, the best entry into the franchise and it's surprising that it took so long for them to use the plotlines they did in this movie!
Pee Nak 4 follows First, Balloon, Min Jun and Nott from the previous movies as they both vacation and attempt to repair an old chapel that belongs to Min Jun's family. The repairs have stopped for some reason and when the four of them find themselves haunted by yet another Pee Nak, they need to find the spirit's identity and figure out what their connection to the chapel is.
This was the first movie that properly utilized the mystery aspect of horror movies, in the previous three, the huge reveals weren't as surprising as they were meant to be, and though this one didn't have that shocker of a reveal either, they did manage to create a ton of mystery while also using their tried and true Naga mythology story aspect. And the legend they used in this one was amazing as well, definitely my favorite of the four.
The horror was actually good! There were jump scares? I was surprised watching it and surprised myself again after I realized I watched a jump scare in a Pee Nak movie.
And the comedy was back. I genuinely enjoyed the comedy in this one, absurd, dark, and self - aware comedy? Yes please!
The thing they did best though - creating an emotional connection, I'm surprised it hasn't been done before. It's a tried and true way to get the audience invested and this one was executed beautifully. I genuinely teared up a bit, without giving away too many spoilers, the backstory in this was absolutely amazing and you could truly feel the emotions.
I would definitely recommend watching this one - as well as watching the others for continuity purposes, but if you had to pick one? This is my first pick. The plot was set up in movie three, but even without watching it, you won't be that lost. This was so very good and they did set up another sequel, which, considering the fact that I've pretty much binged the franchise, I hope is just as good.
Pee Nak 4 follows First, Balloon, Min Jun and Nott from the previous movies as they both vacation and attempt to repair an old chapel that belongs to Min Jun's family. The repairs have stopped for some reason and when the four of them find themselves haunted by yet another Pee Nak, they need to find the spirit's identity and figure out what their connection to the chapel is.
This was the first movie that properly utilized the mystery aspect of horror movies, in the previous three, the huge reveals weren't as surprising as they were meant to be, and though this one didn't have that shocker of a reveal either, they did manage to create a ton of mystery while also using their tried and true Naga mythology story aspect. And the legend they used in this one was amazing as well, definitely my favorite of the four.
The horror was actually good! There were jump scares? I was surprised watching it and surprised myself again after I realized I watched a jump scare in a Pee Nak movie.
And the comedy was back. I genuinely enjoyed the comedy in this one, absurd, dark, and self - aware comedy? Yes please!
The thing they did best though - creating an emotional connection, I'm surprised it hasn't been done before. It's a tried and true way to get the audience invested and this one was executed beautifully. I genuinely teared up a bit, without giving away too many spoilers, the backstory in this was absolutely amazing and you could truly feel the emotions.
I would definitely recommend watching this one - as well as watching the others for continuity purposes, but if you had to pick one? This is my first pick. The plot was set up in movie three, but even without watching it, you won't be that lost. This was so very good and they did set up another sequel, which, considering the fact that I've pretty much binged the franchise, I hope is just as good.
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