Death Bell (2008 Film)

Death Bell (Korean: 고사: 피의 중간고사; RR: Gosa: Piui Jungkan Gosa) is a 2008 South Korean horror-thriller film directed by Chang. The film, which centers on a group of high-achieving students trapped in their school, was released in South Korea on August 7, 2008.

Promotional poster for the film Death Bell.

Plot

The story follows 24 of the most academically gifted students at a high school who are locked inside their classroom on the eve of the university entrance examinations. A television monitor reveals that a top student, Hae-yeong, has been kidnapped and is being held in an aquarium that is slowly filling with water. A voice informs the students that they must complete a series of exam questions within a strict time limit. If they fail to provide the correct answers, Hae-yeong and other captives will be killed.

Production and Release

The film was produced by Kim Kwang-Su, Lim Seong-Bin, and Hong Jung-Pyo, with cinematography by Heo Seong-Ryong. It has a runtime of 88 minutes and was distributed by SK Telecom. Death Bell was featured in the competition section of the 12th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival in July 2008.

Actor Kim Beom, who portrays Kang Hyeon.

Actor Lee Beom-Soo, who portrays teacher Hwang Chang-Ok.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including:

Nam Gyu-Ri as Yi-Na
Kim Beom as Kang Hyeon
Lee Beom-Soo as Hwang Chang-Ok
Yoon Jung-Hee as Choi So-Yeong
Lee Chae-Won as Uhm Ji-Yang
Moon Woong-Ki as Kim Hyung-Jin

Scene from Death Bell — A scene from the film Death Bell.