If The Wailing (2016) has been sitting on your list since 2016, here is everything worth knowing before you press play. Read on for the plot summary, who stars in it, how long it runs, and the quickest way to start watching.
It runs 156 min and streams in HD.
The Story of The Wailing (2016), Explained
After a Japanese man arrives at Gokseong, a small village in the mountains of South Korea, a mysterious infection breaks out and causes the villagers to become deranged and violently kill their families. One night at the police station, officers Oh Seong-bok and Jong-goo are discussing the Japanese stranger when a naked woman appears in the rain. They later discover the woman, infected, has murdered her family.
At the crime scene, Jong-goo meets a mysterious young woman called Moo-myeong (“no name” in Korean), who tells him the Japanese man is a ghost and the culprit. Jong-goo steps outside to call Oh Seong-bok, and the woman vanishes. A local hunter tells them he saw the stranger with glowing red eyes, eating a raw deer in the forest.
Jong-goo has similar dreams about the stranger and decides to investigate with Oh Seong-bok. They enlist the help of Oh Seong-bok’s nephew, a Japanese-speaking deacon named Yang I-sam. They investigate the stranger’s house when he’s out and find pictures of the murdered villagers and their belongings, as well as a worship room.
The stranger’s guard dog attacks them and stops when the stranger returns. Jong-goo and his team leave. On the way back, Oh Seong-bok shows his partner a shoe that belongs to Jong-goo’s daughter, Hyo-jin.
Hyo-jin grows sick, with symptoms similar to those of the other infected. Jong-goo returns to the stranger’s house, but finds the evidence has been burned. Infuriated, he smashes up the worship room, kills the guard dog, and orders the stranger to leave the village.
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The Wailing (2016) (2016) Full Cast List
The ensemble is led by Kwak Do-won and Hwang Jung-min, with Chun Woo-hee filling out the supporting roles.
- Kwak Do-won
- Hwang Jung-min
- Chun Woo-hee
Everything You Need to Know About The Wailing (2016)
| Title | The Wailing (2016) |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2016 |
| Genre | Hollywood 2016 |
| Runtime | 156 min |
| Video quality | HD |
| Rating | 7.5 |
| Starring | Kwak Do-won, Hwang Jung-min, Chun Woo-hee |
| Format | Feature film |
Should You Watch The Wailing (2016)?
The Wailing (2016) is an easy recommendation for Hollywood 2016 fans, and its 156 min runtime keeps it from overstaying its welcome. The HD presentation is clean enough that detail survives on a big screen.
With a score of 7.5 out of 10, it has solid, generally positive reception among viewers.
How to Watch The Wailing (2016) (2016) Online
You can stream The Wailing (2016) on Geo Movies right now — the link below opens the movie page directly.
The Wailing (2016) — Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wailing (2016) online?
You can stream The Wailing (2016) on Geo Movies. The watch link on this page opens the player directly.
How long is The Wailing (2016)?
The Wailing (2016) runs for 156 min including credits.
Who stars in The Wailing (2016)?
The Wailing (2016) stars Kwak Do-won, Hwang Jung-min, Chun Woo-hee.
When was The Wailing (2016) released?
The Wailing (2016) was released in 2016.
Is The Wailing (2016) available in HD?
Yes. The Wailing (2016) streams in HD.
