The 2025 Korean supernatural film, «검은 수녀들» («Black Nuns»), is the sequel to the 2015 Korean supernatural movie, «검은 사제들» («Black Priests»). However, anyone who wants to start with the sequel has no need to watch the first as «검은 수녀들» («Black Nuns») is a standalone movie, and the two are almost identical in plots, twists, and execution.
NOTE: The things written below were made in comparison with the prequel «검은 사제들» («Black Priests»).
The Good: 1. They gave the demon more dialogue. 2. The things the demon said are more in line with what's in the Bible, and more direct. 3. They gave the possession more screen time. 4. Less on the supernatural and more on realism. (No silly roaches; no "the demon finally started to use its power after it was caught") 5. Handled well the issue of "medical vs religion" when it comes to demon possession. 6. Brought into focus how skeptics handle witnessing demon possession. 7. Balanced relationship between Roman Catholicism and Korea's Shamanism.
The Bad: 1. Many scenes were a repeat of the scenes in «검은 사제들» («Black Priests»). They could've thought of something more unique. 2. Some dialogues were the same from the prequel. It doesn't have to be the same simply to pay homage to the original. It can be something else altogether since the sequence were the same already, thus the audience already are already aware at that point. 3. They didn't provide a clear background story to the primary character just because she'll sacrifice herself in the end. They should've done so to make the audience attached to her character. Her sacrifice was shallow, "I don't have a choice, I'll die anyway, so I'll die on my own terms and not because of this cancer". Surely, there was a very deep story behind her quick decision to sacrifice herself, it wasn't just because the same demon killed her mother. 4. The secondary character, while she was given a clear background story, they did not give her much to do. She was just an extra. Less than an assistant. While her role was important in the exorcism process, the film itself did not give her justice. Since they planned to let her character survive and join with the Priest from «검은 사제들» («Black Priests»), they should've given her more things to do, say, and screentime.
The Ugly: 1. The ending city sequence was totally unnecessary, especially those rats. It was so weird especially since two streets across everything was business as usual, no rats, nothing unusual. The timing was also weird. They were somewhere on the outskirts of the city, and they had to drive back in the middle of the city to get to a church? It was probably a 30-minute drive. Even if there were no Roman Catholic churches near the hometown of the possessed kid, they didn't have to find a church right in the middle of the city. They even showed the city's skyline and established how the kid's home was not in the city proper. 2. Why did they use the Snake again but different name? It was already the Snake in «검은 사제들» («Black Priests») for one of the twelve major demons, and that one was defeated. The one in «검은 수녀들» («Black Nuns») should've been a different one. Are they all Snakes? Or, trying to avoid the Dragon? If they're not afraid in offending Roman Catholics, then they should not be afraid in offending those who worship the Dragon.
That's all.
Oh, bonus, the numbers the demon mentioned were not random. However, I'm not sure if the writers intended that or had no idea about it. 😝
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When the white truck of doom appears in non-Korean productions, it's a sign the writer or director is a fan of Korean works. 😝
I'm not sure if there was a real-life thing behind this Korean trope, hopefully not because that's really bad. But yeah, they just love the white truck of doom. 😁
He seriously still haven't made the connection with the №10? 😅If he did, the dialogue would havu been something…
It's possible. The curse seems to be coming from her mother, a way to protect her because she died, but it was too powerful. Maybe eventually the curse will recognize him as a genuine person who truly cares for her.
A Kang Full work WOULD BE INTERESTING IF THE CURRENT UNIVERSE THEY ARE IN ARE THE SAME WITH THE MOVING DRAMA.
Someone said it is set in Superverse, just that, The Witch characters were only side characters and their story just a blimp in the Superverse continuity. (A.k.a., some file that didn't deserve their attention.)
Tropes are like that. An example is in Western "parallel world" stories, they often use some pub or bar. In Korea, it's a tunnel. Or for time travel, the Western trope is a time machine or gadget or some mysterious portal. In Korea, it's water and sometimes a full moon.
1. He angered Death. 2. If it was her mother because she died and she can't protect her daughter, the curse was too powerful, it kills. 3. She needs to confess her love. Otherwise, the curse is only partially ineffective.
No no no it rather not beHe will be uncle of fl then😫😂😂
The FL is the girl kid in the car. So it kind of established they're not related.
Besides, there is nothing wrong if they are related by blood if they didn't knew in the first place. That happens in real life and is more common, we just rarely hear about it especially since people judge them for something they knew not beforehand.
If they will go with that twist, that's very good, because people need to know that it is real and is happening in real life. For all we know, there are those who only learned the truth after living together as a married couple and having children. But society is condemning them for it. So, if they use this twist, it can wake up people and hopefully lessen the prejudice against those who had no idea they're blood related.
I'm liking the dama but how is what he's doing different from stalking?
There is no difference. However, there are nuances in the English language.
* Stalking is someone who has an ill intention. * Profiling is someone who has good intentions.
If we ignore the nuances of the English language, then all marketers, researchers, analysts, and profilers (like the police and Intelligence community) are "stalkers". But laws in most countries do not classify them as such because it is the intention that is considered.
Of course in law, if you can prove that such actions is beyond the scope of "profiling" then you can win a "stalking" case.
In this particular show, the ML is very close to crossing the line to "stalking" because of his feelings for her. And if the FL didn't like it at all, she could win a "stalking" case.
Then of course, one can argue that he is not doing it as part of the government. True. But again, researchers and so on who are profiling people are "stalkers" too under the assumption that only government-sanctioned profiling is allowed. That includes FB and similar companies who have been profiling us for years and years.
All of it are "stalking" but what's the intention? Which English word best fits?
So just watched the preview where it shows the scene when she left school with the snow and from her perspective…
Yes it was rising. I simply interpreted it as an artistic way of expressing her emotions and the cursecurse so I didn't mention it in the original episode the scene appeared.
He seriously still haven't made the connection with the №10? 😅
If he did, the dialogue would havu been something like "Is it 10? I need to test it." But no, it was "how many exchanges?", so he really still didn't make a connection to №10. He's far too lucky despite the fact. 🤣
Anyway, I'm thinking the curse was partially broken: 1. He technically challenged the curse by jumping himself. It's like telling Death, "I won't let you have your way, if I'll die, I'll die on my own terms." 2. FL said, "No. No. Don't do it." She understood what's happening. She understood the ML knows, and maybe in her subconscious she knew the ML figured out her curse hence he's jumping risking everything.
Conclusion: What a ride. LOL. 10 over 10 for this episode!
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NOTE: The things written below were made in comparison with the prequel «검은 사제들» («Black Priests»).
The Good:
1. They gave the demon more dialogue.
2. The things the demon said are more in line with what's in the Bible, and more direct.
3. They gave the possession more screen time.
4. Less on the supernatural and more on realism. (No silly roaches; no "the demon finally started to use its power after it was caught")
5. Handled well the issue of "medical vs religion" when it comes to demon possession.
6. Brought into focus how skeptics handle witnessing demon possession.
7. Balanced relationship between Roman Catholicism and Korea's Shamanism.
The Bad:
1. Many scenes were a repeat of the scenes in «검은 사제들» («Black Priests»). They could've thought of something more unique.
2. Some dialogues were the same from the prequel. It doesn't have to be the same simply to pay homage to the original. It can be something else altogether since the sequence were the same already, thus the audience already are already aware at that point.
3. They didn't provide a clear background story to the primary character just because she'll sacrifice herself in the end. They should've done so to make the audience attached to her character. Her sacrifice was shallow, "I don't have a choice, I'll die anyway, so I'll die on my own terms and not because of this cancer". Surely, there was a very deep story behind her quick decision to sacrifice herself, it wasn't just because the same demon killed her mother.
4. The secondary character, while she was given a clear background story, they did not give her much to do. She was just an extra. Less than an assistant. While her role was important in the exorcism process, the film itself did not give her justice. Since they planned to let her character survive and join with the Priest from «검은 사제들» («Black Priests»), they should've given her more things to do, say, and screentime.
The Ugly:
1. The ending city sequence was totally unnecessary, especially those rats. It was so weird especially since two streets across everything was business as usual, no rats, nothing unusual. The timing was also weird. They were somewhere on the outskirts of the city, and they had to drive back in the middle of the city to get to a church? It was probably a 30-minute drive. Even if there were no Roman Catholic churches near the hometown of the possessed kid, they didn't have to find a church right in the middle of the city. They even showed the city's skyline and established how the kid's home was not in the city proper.
2. Why did they use the Snake again but different name? It was already the Snake in «검은 사제들» («Black Priests») for one of the twelve major demons, and that one was defeated. The one in «검은 수녀들» («Black Nuns») should've been a different one. Are they all Snakes? Or, trying to avoid the Dragon? If they're not afraid in offending Roman Catholics, then they should not be afraid in offending those who worship the Dragon.
That's all.
Oh, bonus, the numbers the demon mentioned were not random. However, I'm not sure if the writers intended that or had no idea about it. 😝
I'm not sure if there was a real-life thing behind this Korean trope, hopefully not because that's really bad. But yeah, they just love the white truck of doom. 😁
Tropes are like that. An example is in Western "parallel world" stories, they often use some pub or bar. In Korea, it's a tunnel. Or for time travel, the Western trope is a time machine or gadget or some mysterious portal. In Korea, it's water and sometimes a full moon.
2. If it was her mother because she died and she can't protect her daughter, the curse was too powerful, it kills.
3. She needs to confess her love. Otherwise, the curse is only partially ineffective.
Besides, there is nothing wrong if they are related by blood if they didn't knew in the first place. That happens in real life and is more common, we just rarely hear about it especially since people judge them for something they knew not beforehand.
If they will go with that twist, that's very good, because people need to know that it is real and is happening in real life. For all we know, there are those who only learned the truth after living together as a married couple and having children. But society is condemning them for it. So, if they use this twist, it can wake up people and hopefully lessen the prejudice against those who had no idea they're blood related.
😁
* Stalking is someone who has an ill intention.
* Profiling is someone who has good intentions.
If we ignore the nuances of the English language, then all marketers, researchers, analysts, and profilers (like the police and Intelligence community) are "stalkers". But laws in most countries do not classify them as such because it is the intention that is considered.
Of course in law, if you can prove that such actions is beyond the scope of "profiling" then you can win a "stalking" case.
In this particular show, the ML is very close to crossing the line to "stalking" because of his feelings for her. And if the FL didn't like it at all, she could win a "stalking" case.
Then of course, one can argue that he is not doing it as part of the government. True. But again, researchers and so on who are profiling people are "stalkers" too under the assumption that only government-sanctioned profiling is allowed. That includes FB and similar companies who have been profiling us for years and years.
All of it are "stalking" but what's the intention? Which English word best fits?
😁
If he did, the dialogue would havu been something like "Is it 10? I need to test it." But no, it was "how many exchanges?", so he really still didn't make a connection to №10. He's far too lucky despite the fact. 🤣
Anyway, I'm thinking the curse was partially broken:
1. He technically challenged the curse by jumping himself. It's like telling Death, "I won't let you have your way, if I'll die, I'll die on my own terms."
2. FL said, "No. No. Don't do it." She understood what's happening. She understood the ML knows, and maybe in her subconscious she knew the ML figured out her curse hence he's jumping risking everything.
Conclusion: What a ride. LOL. 10 over 10 for this episode!