Excavating an ominous grave unleashes dreadful consequences buried underneath in the biggest Korean film of 2024.
Renowned shaman Lee Haw-rim and her protégé are hired by a wealthy, enigmatic family to investigate a disturbing supernatural illness that affects only the first-born children of each generation. Drawing on the help of a knowledgeable mortician and the country’s most revered geomancer, the quartet soon trace the affliction’s origin to a long-hidden family grave located on sacred ground. But as something much darker emerges, they soon discover what befalls those who dare to mess with the wrong grave. [134 min; horror; Korean and Japanese with English subtitles]
“Exhuma is a masterpiece of art-horror and South Korean filmmaking, ensured to enthrall viewers into repeated viewings and deep dives into each chapter.” — Josiah Teal, Film Threat
"Jae-hyun Jang combines introspective cultural and historical themes with creepy, gory, and atmospheric horror thrills in an exciting way. It’s fun horror with a lot on its mind." — Meagan Navarro, Bloody Disgusting
"Exhuma is an inferno of sensational scares grounded in tragic history." — Chad Collins, Dread Central
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