Magnet Releasing will release SLEEP starring Lee Sun-Kyun and Jung Yu-mi in theatres and on digital, on SEPTEMBER 27. They sent me the press release for you to feast your eyes on – you can check it out below the official trailer
I am looking forward to reviewing Sleep for Magnet Releasing. I have already checked out the film and enjoyed it but I wouldn’t mind a second viewing as I feel there is so much more going on than what is in front of you.
Plus, I am almost certain that this was actor Lee Sun-kyun’s last performance before his untimely and devastatingly tragic death. The man is missed a lot – and every time I see his face, it reinforces the sad feeling that this man should still be with us today.
Watch the Official U.S. Trailer:
SLEEP follows newlyweds Hyun-su (Lee Sun-kyun, PARASITE) and Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi), whose domestic bliss is disrupted when Hyun-su begins speaking in his sleep, ominously stating, “Someone’s inside.” From that night on, whenever he falls asleep, Hyun-su transforms into someone else, with no recollection of what happened the night before. Overwhelmed with anxiety that he may hurt himself or their young family, Soo-jin can barely sleep because of this irrational fear. Despite treatment, Hyun-su’s sleepwalking only intensifies, and Soo-jin begins to feel that her unborn child may be in danger. A new thriller from director Jason Yu, who worked with Korean legends Bong Joon-ho and Lee Chang-dong before making his debut film, SLEEP world-premiered at Cannes’.
Who is the Person Sleeping Beside You Right Now?’
When a Loved One Becomes the Source of Horror, What Can You Do? SLEEP Unites Unique Mystery and Horror
“Someone’s inside.” SLEEP begins with an ominous phrase muttered by Hyun-su, Soo-jin’s husband when he wakes up one day. This phrase sets in motion a series of events that completely overturn the everyday life of the once-happy couple. Soo-jin, an expectant mother eagerly awaiting the birth of their child, diligently juggles her job, while her considerate husband Hyun-su, an actor, who is waiting for his breakout role, crafts a bright future within Soo-jin’s faith. Despite being entangled in a nightmare-like situation, they don’t flee from each other; instead, they confront the circumstances head-on. The horror and mystery of SLEEP unfold with an unpredictable narrative.
Breaking away from the conventional notion in horror films where supernatural entities like ghosts and spirits are the sources of fear, SLEEP takes an unprecedented approach. The setup involves the eerie transformation of a person who sleeps beside you every night, behaving as if they’ve become someone else. This unique premise leads to a first-person horror experience that neither occult nor traditional horror can deliver. As the couple earnestly follows the treatment strategy of the sleep clinic and Hyun-su’s symptoms worsen over time, the depth of fear intensifies. The mystery deepens, as the elusive nature of the truth leaves room for even greater curiosity.
Alongside the inherent enjoyment and suspense of the mystery genre, SLEEP unfolds a narrative that evokes doubt about whether the person sleeping beside you is truly the person you once knew. Director BONG Joon-ho didn’t hold back in his praise, stating, “the most unique horror film and the smartest debut film I’ve seen in 10 years. The film unravels an unpredictable drama of a couple within the most ordinary everyday setting. I hope the audience faces this film without any prior information.”
The Most Peaceful Time, ‘Sleep’ that Everyone Experiences Encountering Abnormal Behaviors During Sleep, Entering the Time of Nightmares!
Written and Directed by Jason Yu
Starring Lee Sun-kyun, Jung Yu-mi
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