DISAPPOINTED!! :(
Since it is a spin off of "THE PRIESTS" movie, which is one of my fav horrors, I expected this movie to be as good as that but DISAPPOINTED!!Theme is same for both movies -- Two Priests trying to save a Possessed Gal by performing exorcism there and the same here but Two Nuns and One Possessed Boy.
Wanted to see Song Hye Kyo in a different role like this -- A Nun perfoming exorcism but unimpressive :(
*** WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
Interesting in the beginning of the movie but it got completely CLUELESS, No Clarity of what is happening for almost 3/4th of the movie.
Building the background to the Story (perform exorcism to save the possessed) itself took more than half of the movie and made me think of dropping it
(but didn't bcz of my "Watching Tradition" -- Not to drop a movie/drama, once I start watching).
Pacing is Super Slow -- A Test to my patience !! :(
That constant struggle to understand what is happening in the movie and its lack of capturing the interest, actually made me irritated.
Usually, I enjoy any type of Horror works, until unless it is very bad and unfortunately, this is one of them :/
*** WHAT I LIKED :
Loved the blend of religions -- Christianity Exorcism n Shaman Rituals.
Perfoming both rituals together to save the possessed, only those scenes in the last 20-30 mins of the movie are Superb.
(Out of those 30 mins, some exorcism scenes too, are slow n unimpressive at times but not very bad, just tolerable :/ ).
Possessed Boy - his Acting n Makeup are VERY GOOD
There is a reference of the priests from the parent movie and there is a cameo of
Dong Won from the parent movie.
*** RATING:
Since I love horror movies, usually my rating will be 7+, unless the movie is very bad or uninteresting.
This is just 6 / 10.
Whoever watches this movie first n not the parent story ("THE PRIESTS"), might enjoy n find this interesting but not the other way.
Just a One Time Watch!
(Check out my Review for Parent movie "THE PRIESTS" too:
https://kisskh.at/profile/KeeShaMDL/review/433126
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Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends
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Most of the famous Ultras, with the exception of Tiga, have well-handled appearances. The production clearly put care into the heroes’ suits and the settings. The environments are fully CGI, with a very PS2-era look; however, they fit the story’s tone (even if they are quite dated, but hey, it’s tokusatsu).
The plot, despite forcing in characters from the extremely boring Mega Monster series, introduces a villain who, while not very well developed, has a unique charisma. Belial truly comes across as a major threat by defeating nearly all of our favorite Ultras, especially those from the Showa era. It then falls to the remaining heroes to band together and face Belial.
It’s a shame that the character who most deserved the spotlight only appears from the middle to the end of the film, Ultraman Zero. Even so, he is another extremely fun and charismatic character, now positioned as a the main hero.
Overall, this movie is essential viewing for Ultraman fans.
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A very thrilling movie
I don't understand why everyone sees this so negative this is a really good action movie.The story isn't the deepest (its an action movie...) but enjoyable for the duration of the film. It is something new and the plot is also very thrilling.
It's good that this is just a film, a drama would have dragged things out.
The SGI is high quality. The acting is also amazing (I mean the Cast!?!).
I think it has everything required for a good action movie!
I'd really recommend to watch it...
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1Spooky enough to entertain but safe enough to sleep!
This has an interesting setup: a guy so committed to chasing fame that he voluntarily moves into places literally advertised as haunted. Not might be haunted, but guaranteed haunted.Where the movie absolutely wins is the overall vibe. The settings are well chosen, the spaces feel eerie without being overdone and the aesthetics are genuinely good. The movie understands how to build atmosphere with silences and screams (when needed), empty rooms, unsettling framing. I did get startled a few times.
That said, I wouldn't say this is a pure horror watch, it’s… not that scary. Even with my very limited horror experience, the tension never fully crosses into "I regret watching this alone" territory. It’s spooky, yes, but more in a controlled, curated way. We have a bit of everything - horror, romance, comedy (very unintentional) and the classic Japanese slice of vibe too.
The ML Kuwata Yahiro is painfully oblivious though. Not in a subtle, endearing way. More in a 'sir, the ghost has announced itself three times already, please get scared' way. And honestly, it became unintentionally funny. At some point,l just accepted that common sense is not part of his skill set. But he does get better as we proceed.
Haruhara Karin was also an important character here. She felt like she was in the supportive role all along but then at the end it all tied up together.
I also liked how they navigated to different locations and each house has its own backstory. It prevented the movie to be repetitive and even though it was predictable at times, it wasn't boring.
The acting across the board was fine. No one was embarrassing. Though Watanabe Shota has improved quite a lot from the last time I saw him.
Overall, this was a decent and entertaining watch if you are looking for haunted settings, moody visuals, and not a terrifying and nightmare inducing movie.
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Ultraman Blazar the Movie: Tokyo Kaiju Showdown
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Meh...
An extremely simple and average movie that doesn’t come close to how good the series is. The story feels like it comes out of nowhere and doesn’t really have a villain… well, it does, but he’s extremely silly, with an even sillier motivation. Honestly, it’s a bit disappointing, considering that Ultra movies are usually quite fun and, to a certain extent, well written. At least the ending is nice and provides closure for Captain Gento.Was this review helpful to you?
1Vast improvement from the first instalment.
I am positively surprised. While technically this movie presented the same issues I had with the previous one (weird mix of genres, slice of life drama and romance, too short of a screentime in the locations themselves), somehow the directing and storytelling is smoother and it made it all work out.I think the poster actually quite well presents the ratio of the horror and the other elements in the movie - it's not that scary, there are not that many ghost scenes, any tensioned built is smoothed and mellowed by the more mundane plotlines, that are in fact also entertaining.
Initially I questioned the need of Karin as a main character, but soon the plot became more clear and her existence not only valid, but necessary for the story to unfold the way it did. While I do think some twists and turns were more obvious than they intended them to be, it was still a rather enjoyable watch.
Performances, directing, editing, sound design - all great. No major complaints. Male lead was way too chill about everything that was happening around and to him for most of the movie, but that’s more of the writing than acting issue. If a ghost had hots for me and started to make moves, I’d be gone not only from that house, but also from the country. Just to be sure.
Overall, I’d say watch this, skip the first one. They are not connected plot wise so they can be viewed as different stories in the same universe.
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story sends a horrible message!
The acting was really stellar, the set was believable and the NC scenes were portrayed in a way where I was at times wondering if penetration was really happening.What I simply can't look passed is the message this movie sends out.
You cannot cure someone's suicidal ideation by r*ping & traumatizing them for life.
This should not have been categorized as "BL", "BDSM" or gay. It's not a love story, and BDSM is also only BDSM when consent is involved, not when one party gets kidnapped & r*ped for weeks.
This should be a Horror, (psychological) Thriller.
Had it been portrayed as such and had the movie shown the actions of the perpetrator through a critical lense instead of trying to justify them it would've ranked way higher for me.
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I'm obsessed with this game
I've replayed it so many times and still get something new out of it each time. The acting, the music, the story, the costumes, everything is so beautifully done. There are so many possible endings you can get and characters to explore in addition to just following the 'canon' empress path. The romance element is done really nicely, and I love the way it took inspiration from history, it's like a romance visual novel retelling of Wu Zetian's life.If I HAD to criticise it for something, I would say there are scenes where I wished they had made the actors' makeup look less beautiful to suit the story better but this is issue is common in most C-Dramas. I also took issue with the funeral wear being black instead of the white it would have been in that time period. There was also ONE ending that I got that I felt was implausible and out of character. But truly, that is all and I am nitpicking.
It's cheap to buy and sooooo much fun to play. I promise you, if you love historical C-Dramas you will be as obsessed with this game as I am.
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The Childe (2024) – Review 8.1/10
The Childe (2024) – Review8.1/10
Fun and highly entertaining. Kim Seon Ho steals the show, his unexpected comedic beats land perfectly and make the character oddly charming despite the chaos. The plot moves at a solid pace, never dragging, with enough twists to keep the tension alive. Action sequences are punchy and well-staged, and the thriller elements stay engaging throughout. Overall, it’s a stylish, fast-moving Korean action thriller that knows exactly what it wants to be and delivers.
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My January 2026 recommendation
Watched this for my Recommendation Challenge from 𝑵𝒐𝒊𝒓𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒆𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕. Let’s talk movie…The story follows Joko and Zoey, who work as personal assistants for Sasha, a powerful digital media mogul.
Joko is a young man trying to help his family survive, while Zoey is an ambitious woman hoping to prove herself to the world. An opportunity arises when Sasha is looking to hire a new personal assistant.
Joko’s family is drowning in debt, so when Sasha offers a position with a huge salary, Joko immediately applies. However, there is another candidate with the same determination—but with a very different motivation.
Zoey, an ambitious, driven young woman who is seeking validation from her estranged father. She sees Sasha as the pinnacle of success. To work closely with her is not just a job—it’s a stepping stone to building her own name. And beyond career dreams, she hopes it will finally earn the approval of her estranged father.
To stand out from Zoey, Joko makes a desperate, split-second decision: he lies. He tells Sasha he’s gay—thinking it will make him more memorable, different, hirable. And it works. But instead of choosing one, Sasha decides to hire both of them—with one condition: they must compete against each other for her final approval.
At first, their relationship is pure rivalry—clashing personalities, sharp words, constant tension. But as Joko and Zoey go through endless tasks, their initial rivalry slowly turns into a deep connection. They begin to bond, share personal stories, and eventually develop feelings for each other.
However, behind their growing closeness, Joko’s lie continues to loom over them. Everything starts to fall apart when emotions become tangled with deception. Zoey struggles with her feelings for a man she believes is gay, while Joko cannot admit his true feelings for her—or reveal the truth—without risking his job and Sasha’s trust. This is especially dangerous since both Zoey and Sasha despise liars.
So now the question…
? Will Joko’s lie finally catch up to him?
? Or will he find the courage to tell the truth—no matter the cost?
? Will Joko’s family be free from debt…
? What will Zoey do when she learns Joko lied from the very beginning? Can she forgive him? Or will the hurt be too deep?
And the biggest question of all:
? Will they be able to set aside their differences and find true happiness and love in the end, or will pride and fear keep them apart?
That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.
What I like:
+ Sasha is the real deal. She’s someone who is the same both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. You won’t find her being nice in public but ugly to her staff.
+ How Joko in the end faces his nightmare & consequence.
I Love You, Hater explores ambition, insecurity, and the cost of pretending to be someone you’re not. It shows that true happiness only comes when we stop hiding and start being honest—with others and ourselves.
Overall this was a fun movie, full of message, but for me personally really added nothing more…
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Either horribly edited or just plain horrible
Perhaps QiYi's version of this is heavily edited. This is just a complete mess from the get go. I've started typing out this mish-mash several times but then realized there no way to describe the issues without writing spoilers and since I want people to avoid this mess, I don't want my warning to be hidden.JUST DON'T WATCH THIS UNLESS YOU CAN FIND A VERSION LONGER THAN 1:32:08 Maybe a longer version would reveal what is actually happening. Yes, the subs are bad but that alone can't account for the missing chunks in the story.
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Watch this for MDL Challenge. Let’s talk movie…The story follows Parin, a wealthy but troubled Thai bachelor who stays at the hotel where Iris works as the receptionist.
Their friendship has an unusual beginning. Parin is often drunk at the hotel, forcing Iris to drag him back to his room on several occasions. Because he’s the son of a powerful businessman, his father asks the hotel to keep a close eye on him. So, Iris is assigned—almost reluctantly—as his personal assistant.
Despite their initial friction, they begin to connect through shared meals. Later, Parin persuades Iris to visit "Little Thailand" with him, promising her great street food and adventure.
As Iris acts as his guide, she takes him away from the typical tourist spots to more local areas. While Iris believes they are simply sightseeing, Parin is actually searching for something. It turns out that Parin did not come to Hong Kong just for a vacation—he is on a desperate mission to find his estranged mother, who disappeared from his life years ago. And Parin has been using the trips with Iris to search for his missing mother.
Their friendship deepens as they wander through the city together, sharing stories about their childhoods, dreams, and family struggles. Parin is drawn to Iris’s positivity and hardworking nature, and their relationship gradually shifts—from friends, to business partners, and eventually to romantic interests.
For a moment, happiness feels complete.
Parin not only grows closer to Iris—he finally finds his mother. And with that reunion, he learns the truth behind her disappearance: the pain, the sacrifices, the reasons she stayed away. It’s not what he imagined, but it brings him peace.
Just when everything seems to fall into place… something cracks beneath the surface.
Because Iris is hiding a secret, something personal, that could shatter everything they’ve built together. One day, without warning, she leaves for the Philippines and cuts off all contact.
So now the questions remain:
? What is Iris hiding…
? Why did she suddenly disappear…
? And what will happen to Parin after she’s gone…
And the biggest question that lingers…
? Will Iris return, or is this goodbye forever…?
That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.
What I like:
+ How Parin & Iris form friendship even though they have diff social status
What i don't like:
- The stupid decision Iris made. I understand the reason behind it, just don't like the action she did.
Overall, Under Parallel Skies is a tender and bittersweet romance that explores love, separation, and hope. It shows how connection can bloom in the most unexpected places—and how sometimes, the people who change us the most are the ones we never saw coming.
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This is CINEMA
This movie is incredible!! I can't say enough good things about this. The acting, the directing, the concept; all of it was outstanding! The two leads did an incredible job. I always love seeing Jeon Jong Seo! The directing in this is on another level. I just love Lee Chung Hyun as a director so much. Highly recommend!Was this review helpful to you?
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I like Riku and Ichiyou, even though they're crazyyy
I'm very late but here goes:1. Sora is an idiot. He was adopted by a wealthy family, with a great education and a bright future laid out for him, and he threw it all away???I understand the sentimental drive to buy the house, but you can't put a broken dish back together bro. The past is past, everyone has to move on. Just find your sibling when you're an adult. You're a teenager, if anyone ever finds out you're selling your body, your future is doomed. Omg.
2. Ichiyou KNEW Riku had feelings for him. His immediate turn to Riku after Sora's rejection proves it. He had always known Riku liked him; he even said that Riku comforted him whenever he cried. Otherwise he wouldn't have asked Riku that question. He just doesn't like Riku back (well obviously, who would like a 'bully'). So whatever the answer Riku gave him, it wouldn't have mattered. He would still X himself.
3. The scene where Riku kissed Ichiyou all over was the star of the show for me.
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A unique blend of horror, but lacking somewhere
This film offers a unique and fresh perspective on Thai horror films by blending two distinct beliefs into one captivating story. It is a rare gem in the horror genre that manages to seamlessly weave Christianity and animism together, creating an engaging narrative. The contrast between the two belief systems adds depth to the story, creating a rich tapestry of cultural and spiritual elements that set it apart from other horror films. The integration of both beliefs adds a layer of complexity and intrigue to the narrative.The performances in this movie are quite remarkable. James Jirayu and Mean Phiravich deliver compelling performances that bring their characters to life with authenticity. In particular, Mean Phiravich shines with his portrayal of Mae Muang Sopha, showcasing his versatility and talent as an actor. Pearwah's performance is equally good, pushing the boundaries of her acting abilities.
This movie has its fair share of strengths, but it also has some weaknesses. At times, the pacing feels a little off and some plotlines may seem repetitive. The story's resolution can feel somewhat anticlimactic. The scary level of the film is also quite mild, which may disappoint viewers looking for a more intense horror experience. Also, the characters' backstories could have been fleshed out more to give us a better grasp of their motivations and actions.
Director Kui Taweewat deserves praise for his ability to produce horror films with a unique flavor that sets them apart from the rest. His skillful direction and vision shine through in every frame. One of the noteworthy features is its exorcism scenes, which are nicely crafted to evoke a similar feeling of Western horror films, with intense moments of tension and suspense.
Overall, while the film may not be a groundbreaking masterpiece, it is a refreshing take on the horror genre that offers something new and exciting for fans of the supernatural. But if you're looking for something really terrifying with a solid execution, this probably isn't it. Still, it's worth a watch for the unique twist it provides.
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