The Korean thriller exorcism series makes a strong comeback! Directed by Kwon Hyuk-jae, and led by top Korean actress Song Hye-kyo and rising star Jeon Yeo-been, 'Dark Nuns' is set to hit major cinemas in Malaysia on February 13, unleashing a gripping exorcism battle intertwined with human conflict.
This 'Dark Nuns' is a long-awaited sequel to the 'Godfather of Exorcism Films', 'The Priests', which released in Korea in 2015 with stellar box office results and won multiple domestic and international film awards. Starring Kim Yoon-seok and Kang Dong-won, 'The Priests' attracted over 5.44 million viewers and achieved remarkable success, opening a new chapter for Korean mystery horror films.
The movie 'Dark Nuns' has generated widespread attention as a highly anticipated sequel. The story follows a young boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit after participating in a forbidden ritual. Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-been, playing nuns, defy conventions and hurdles from priests with differing stances to rescue the boy, engaging in a life-and-death spiritual battle.
Song Hye-kyo returns to the big screen after nearly 10 years with a dark role, portraying a nun full of resilience and charm.
Song Hye-kyo has transformed her sweet and gentle 'Jo-mei' image into a vengeful goddess through the drama 'The Glory of Darkness', winning the Grand Prize at the 'Blue Dragon Series Awards' and the Best Actress Award at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards, marking a peak in her acting career. This marks her return to the big screen after nearly 10 years, showcasing a deeper and more intense acting performance as a nun facing evil forces and inner fears.
Jeon Yeo-been, who co-stars with Song Hye-kyo, is an award-winning powerhouse actor, known for her role in 'After a High School Girl Died'. She gained immense popularity from her role alongside Song Joong-ki in the drama 'Vincenzo' and captured attention with her stable performance in the latest Korean spy film 'Harbin'. In 'Dark Nuns', Jeon Yeo-been plays a crucial partner to Song Hye-kyo, providing calm and strategic support amidst chaos, drawing significant attention with their dynamic partnership.
Jeon Yeo-been in 'Dark Nuns' as an important partner to Song Hye-kyo, providing calm and insightful support amidst chaos, generating significant sparks with their synergy.
Director Kwon Hyuk-jae admitted that although he feels pressured by the reputation of 'The Priests', he aims to create 'Dark Nuns' as a work combining visual impact and philosophical depth with the help of excellent actors and a dedicated production team. The film not only maintains realistic and tense atmospheric elements but also explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and redemption through character emotions and internal conflicts. With Lee Jin-wook of 'Sweet Home' and 'Squid Game' fame and acting veteran Heo Joon-ho joining the cast, the film promises an immersive audio-visual feast, worth looking forward to by audiences.
Korean thriller exorcism series returns with force!
The epic Korean exorcism thriller 'Dark Nuns', led by Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-been, alongside Lee Jin-wook, Heo Joon-ho, and Moon Yoo-jin, is distributed by Lotus Five Star and Five Star AV and promoted by Infinity Entertainment Marketing. It will be released in cinemas across Malaysia on February 13, 2025.