Horror blockbuster Exhuma: Will there be a part 2 of the horror blockbuster Exhuma?

Exhuma: Excaving ghosts is still the "dominant" factor at the box office, not only in its home country of Korea but also in other Asian countries such as Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan...

In Vietnam, the film set a record when it became the fastest Korean film to surpass 100 billion in box office history after 7 days of release.

'Not suitable for the hundred billion movie formula'

Excavating ghosts' graves belongs to the horror and mystery genre and incorporates elements of Korean culture and history. Before that, movies ever been Korean media commented that it is not suitable for the current box office formula of hundreds of billions.

Even director Jang Jae Hyeon, when releasing the film, only hoped to break even.

But, Excavating ghosts' graves went against initial speculations and rose strongly thanks to attractive and engaging content and a talented cast.

Although there are also many opinions that the film has many points that are difficult to understand for foreign audiences, especially audiences outside Asia.

Talking about this issue, the director also admitted that the movie would be much better if the audience were Korean or could understand the details in the movie.

Umbrella Exhuma: Excaving ghosts was a resounding success, but many experts commented that it is still difficult to ensure success for the next films that exploit the mystery genre, because this is a genre that is quite picky about viewers.

Therefore, many suggestions are made that director Jang Jae Hyun should make a sequel to inherit the film's resounding success and further decipher what happens next to the 4 central characters when they successfully destroy the film. destroy a dangerous spiritual force.

Excavating ghosts' graves There is hardly a part 2

Respond in the interview with The Korea Herald, director Jang Jae Hyun said he had no intention of making a sequel.

“Actually, my filmmaking philosophy doesn't align with that. For me, only when I come across a good story do I intend to learn more about it and build a suitable story and character for the film.

So continuing to exploit for commercial success is not in my production plans. I just always remind myself that I have to make a movie that's fun to watch because I'm the first audience to see my movie."

Besides, talented director of Excavating ghosts' graves also share with The Korea Herald that he feels very happy to bring traditional culture closer to young Koreans and, more broadly, to international audiences.

“The topics of feng shui, traditional rituals and honoring ancestors are receiving public attention and are hotly discussed. That is the core that I want to bring through the film because those things are deeply attached to Korean culture."

Previously, director Jang Jae Hyun made his mark through two movies: Black Priests (Pastor) , and Sabaha (Sixth Finger) also exploits the spiritual and mystical genre. But his most successful work is Exhuma: Excaving ghosts.