The Wrath (2018 Film)

The Wrath (Korean: 여곡성; RR: Yeokokseong) is a 2018 South Korean horror film directed by Yoo Young-Seon. It is a remake of the 1986 cult horror film of the same name. The story centers on the mysterious and supernatural occurrences within a noble family during the Joseon Dynasty.

Promotional poster for The Wrath — Promotional poster for the 2018 film The Wrath.

Plot Summary

The film follows Ok-Boon, a young woman who enters a powerful but cursed noble household. As she navigates the complex dynamics of the family, she discovers that the household is plagued by a malevolent entity. Lady Shin, the matriarch of the family, holds dark secrets that are tied to the supernatural forces terrorizing the estate.

Seo Young-Hee as Lady Shin — Seo Young-Hee portrays the matriarch, Lady Shin.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast portraying the members of the noble household and those caught in its web of mystery:

Seo Young-Hee as Lady Shin
Son Na-Eun as Ok-Boon
Lee Tae-Ri as Hae Cheon-Bi
Park Min-Ji as Wol-A

Son Na-Eun as Ok-Boon — Son Na-Eun stars as the protagonist, Ok-Boon.

Lee Tae-Ri as Hae Cheon-Bi — Lee Tae-Ri appears as Hae Cheon-Bi.

Park Min-Ji as Wol-A — Park Min-Ji plays the role of Wol-A.

Production

Directed by Yoo Young-Seon, The Wrath was produced by Shin Yeon-Chul. The film was distributed by Smile Entertainment and released in South Korea on November 8, 2018. It has a runtime of 94 minutes.