The first third of the film is gripping, creepy and highly engaging. The acting is on point and you expect this to be yet another terrific Korean thriller with a unique premise.
However, the film plateaus in the second act where we follow the protagonist's futile and pathetic attempts to find and unmask the villain.
But by the third act, it becomes utterly ridiculous, especially the comical ending where the antagonist is trying to smother floor-to-ceiling flames with a tea towel. I know she's unhinged but she's not braindead. Also, the next family move in and the daughter is still in the flat? The ending unfortunately ruined the whole story for me. It's a shame as the film is filled with strong performances and gritty cinematography. I would recommend if it just managed to land the ending.
However, the film plateaus in the second act where we follow the protagonist's futile and pathetic attempts to find and unmask the villain.
But by the third act, it becomes utterly ridiculous, especially the comical ending where the antagonist is trying to smother floor-to-ceiling flames with a tea towel. I know she's unhinged but she's not braindead. Also, the next family move in and the daughter is still in the flat? The ending unfortunately ruined the whole story for me. It's a shame as the film is filled with strong performances and gritty cinematography. I would recommend if it just managed to land the ending.