People of a rural village relate numerous murderous to the appearance of an enigmatic stranger. A cop has no choice but to crack the case, since his own daughter is now involved.
The film justifies its epic length, meshing ancient east Asian mythology and rituals with more recognizable horror tropes in a way that feels novel and unpredictable.
The film stands out for being a singular work that has a great visual impact with masterful frames and an interesting use of color. [Full review in Spanish]
There's something deeply sinister going on in The Wailing and I'm reluctant to divulge too much, because this is a film that's best enjoyed without prior knowledge of what's in store.