Other author/creator | Pak, Ch'an-uk, 1963- screenwriter, director. |
Other author/creator | Ahn, Soo-hyun. |
Other author/creator | Chung, Seo-kyung, screenwriter. |
Other author/creator | Song, Kang-ho, 1967- actor. |
Other author/creator | Ok-vin, Kim, actor. |
Other author/creator | Kim, Hae-sook, actor. |
Other author/creator | Sin, Ha-gyun actor. |
Other author/creator | Cho, Young-uk. |
Other author/creator | Zola, Émile, 1840-1902. Thérèse Raquin. English. |
Other author/creator | CJ Ent'ŏt'einmŏnt'ŭ (Firm) |
Other author/creator | Focus Features International (Firm) |
Other author/creator | Moho Film (Firm) |
Other author/creator | Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm) |
Variant title |
Bakjwi |
Abstract |
Sang-hyun is a priest working for a hospital. He selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project intended to eradicate a deadly virus. However, the virus eventually takes over the priest. He nearly dies, but makes a miraculous recovery after receiving an accidental transfusion of vampire blood. He quickly realizes his sole reason for living involves taking the pleasures of the flesh. He struggles to control his insatiable thirst for blood until a love affair unleashes his darkest desires in deadly new ways. |
General note | Title from container. |
General note | Inspired by Émile Zola's Thérèse Raquin. |
Credits | Cinematographer, Chung Chung-hoon ; editors, Kim Sang-bum, Kim Jae-bum ; music, Cho Young-uk ; visual effects supervisor, Lee Jeon-hyung. |
Cast |
Song Kang-ho, Kim Ok-vin, Kim Hae-sook, Shin Ha-kyun. |
Audience |
MPAA Rating: R; for graphic bloody violence, disturbing images, strong sexual content, nudity and language. |
Technical details | DVD. |
Language | Korean dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
Genre/form | Vampire films. |
Genre/form | Horror films. |
Genre/form | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Genre/form | Fiction films. |
Genre/form | Feature films. |
UPC |
025192019463 |
Publisher number | 61108992 Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
Stock number | Midwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com |