so the nail is one of many nails throughout korea that were staked into the land before ww2. the goal is to weaken korea by sucking the spiritual energy and good fortunes in order to easily control Korea. this is true in actual history. now if you wanna know if it worked, sure i guess it did cuz Korea split into 2 parts. as for burying Park on top, the idea was to warn people away from robbing a high ranking official. that worked too because no one came to rob the grave. the ppl who came before wanted to take the spike out but realized a demon was there, so they left or died

Why you spreading hate get a life man. No one at international platform cares about that rating. Grow up

@@Avantika_sajwan_ The foreigners do check ratings and mouth talks and positive reviews. Off late all movie revivers are corrupt and hyping audience to push BO collections for all Korean movies which all are copied from Tamil movies. This should be stopped...

so you're basing your movie viewing experience with indian religions. you are aware that indian religions were spread out to asia and were modified to adapt to each regions. nothing about Exhuma was taken from tamil movies as this movie was based on Korean and Japanese occultism.

@@thiagarajann3776 cry bout it tamil movies haha. You really think those people would be seeing your bullshit. Every culture have some rituals and at the end we all have same culture arising from sanathan and Buddhism

@@Avantika_sajwan_ These Korean rituals proven that Tamil people ruled Korea thousands of years ago. Sanathan and Buddhism are all emerged from Tamil civilization 5000 years back. This entire India first ruled by Tamil community only...

gisune is a localized word for "kitsune", a powerful Japanese fox demon known for being a trickster. it shows up twice: once to seal the katana and samurai to act as one of the stakes to absorb spiritual energy from korea. by making the stake an anima, it protects itself. the second time is when Park had to be buried there as a "mask" to warn people not to get too close to a high ranking official's burial site

He buried the Korean general traitor simply as a decoy to discourage grave diggers to come around that spot, essentially protecting the curse that he planted on Korea.

The park's great grandfather was a traitor and a relic was embedded in the demon samurai. To cover the relic they first put the samurai's coffin then put the great grandfather's tomb so that nobody could find the relic.

the stake was buried there and the demon guards it. later on, they buried the grandfather on top to act as a front warning to not rob a high ranking official

I’m not sure of the answer to this, but I couldn’t help but think of Nazism and occultism while watching.

There's the wailing if you don't watch it yet

You're welcome! Glad it helps. Thanks for watching too! :)

Any recommendations 😏

I'm thrilled you found the channel and enjoyed the content! It's fantastic to hear that the folklore explanations enhanced your understanding and appreciation of the movie. The writers really did an incredible job crafting such a gripping horror story. Thanks for your enthusiastic feedback and for recommending the movie to others. Stay tuned for more in-depth explorations of other films and their hidden layers!

That's a great point! The snake with a woman's head is often left somewhat mysterious in films, drawing on elements of folklore and myth. If it wasn't fully explained, it might have been used to add a layer of mystery and intrigue to the story. These types of creatures are typically symbolic, representing themes like transformation or danger.

İts original name in mythology is nure onna(wet woman) symbolising one of 4 main elements -WATER. That's why it abruptly started to rain after its being killed.

It's a Japanese Yokai called Nure-Onna

Nure onna era el sello del elemento agua que estaba conteniendo al oni enterrado, de elemento fuego.

The Japanese buried the grandfather above the general to make the grave appear ordinary and unremarkable, especially since the Parks family had moved to the USA and wouldn't be visiting. This strategy was intended to prevent the locals from discovering and disturbing the true significance of what lay beneath.

@@screenbeats17 Wasn't the grandfather a collaborator with the Jap invaders, or did I mix things up. I also missed the part about his relationship with the fox spirit, beyond the photo showing both of them.

are you referring to the grandpa ghost? perhaps you can check out this video for more details : kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipKkd4t5hdCbedE Thanks!

@@screenbeats17 no not the grandpa ghost, I am talking about the final boss, the 8 foot tall samurai demon.

@@KarKara-jw1if oops, sorry...... the 8-foot tall samurai demon still has a body because of a curse. This curse keeps its spirit bound to the physical world, especially since it was buried in a special way at a significant location, known as the "tiger's waist" / "tiger's spine". This burial method was meant to preserve its body and use its evil power.

@@screenbeats17 the conversation between the final boss wasn't translated therefore I couldn't understand what they were talking about, if such is the case than was the samurai evil when he was alive? Also I thought the katana was the source of many evil spirits using the samurias body as a demonic form.

​@@screenbeats17im also confused, who was that old lady ghost which appeared at the end when the samurai demon tried to kill the girl

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the movie and appreciated the plot! It's great when a film can keep you engaged from start to finish without any dull moments. What was your favorite part or scene?

Where can i watch it 😭

That scene with the snake-woman hybrid is indeed one of the more unsettling moments in the film, perfectly capturing the eerie atmosphere! The curse's backstory you described adds such a deep layer of complexity to the Park family's struggles, intertwining historical betrayal with supernatural consequences. It's interesting to see how past actions reverberate through generations. The cremation scene seems like a fitting end for the traitor, symbolically ensuring his unrest. It definitely makes you think about the long-term effects of one's choices.

But didn't they say the monk was Japanese? So why did they curse the traitor when he was helping them? I still don't understand what did the traitor grandfather have to do with the whole soldier story ​@screenbeats17

@@soundouschannel4388 because the monk not only cursed the Park Family but the whole of Korea. It was just a facade he used because the original site of the Oni burial was the exact spot he used to laid down ancestor Park. It was known to the family that’s why the current head forbade the grave diggers to open the casket because all along they knew the history EXCEPT the Oni burial ofcourse that alone was a plan orchestrated by Gisune the monk. So, Gisune both cursed and peotected the burial. So, even though ancestor park allegedly connived with Imperial Japan, he was atill used by them to do a last ditch effort to curse the land.

@JonnieR so there is no specific reason why they cursed him? It's kinda odd to be honest. I still feel weird about it, how? Why? All of these questions are unanswered

@@soundouschannel4388 you cannot really make sense of it tbh, as long as it serves the purpose. To avoid robbery and to protect the Anima grave spot (therefore protecting the iron rod or curse) they told the Parks to bury their grandfather in the exact spot. TO PROTECT THE SITE. So, yes, you can say that Gisune didnt really have any motives to curse the Park, or to an extent didnt really care whether he will curse him or not, he just wanted to take the opportunity to protect the site where the Anima was buried by burying ancestor Park on top of it. Therefore, cursing the land as well as the Parks It was also never mentioned if the Parks were aware about the real purpose of why Gisune told them to bury ancestor Park on that site, perhaps he told them that it was a great spot for a burying site. Obviously, it wasnt, so this is another layer of plot in the story why ancestor Park’s vengeance spirit wanted them dead, due to their negligence.

That's an insightful observation! The connection between the General's cursed form and the elements really adds depth to the story's mythology. Using Wood and Water to counteract the strengths of Fire and Metal is a clever way to incorporate traditional elemental theory into the plot. It's fascinating how they wove these concepts into the battle strategies.

I'm glad you enjoyed the movie! Watching it again might help you catch more of the Japanese dialogue and understand the plot better. It's definitely full of surprises, isn't it? Thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)

The dialogue and attitudes of Hwarim and Bong Gil give the impression that they have a seamless and intuitive sibling-like relationship as mentor and mentee.

I thought they were real siblings

@@sreethasujith8280 It’s easy to see why you might think that! Their chemistry is so natural, it really does seem like they could be siblings. But in the film, they actually share a mentor-mentee relationship, which speaks volumes about their strong rapport and understanding.

The Japanese general is not specified who is it within the plot. This character is part of the lore created to add a supernatural and historical dimension to the story. The general's remains, alongside a cursed sword, are strategically placed under the Park family patriarch's coffin at a location known as the "tiger's waist" / "tiger's spine" to perpetuate a curse aimed at bringing misfortune to Korea. This element of the plot intertwines historical themes with supernatural folklore to enhance the film's narrative tension and depth.

Oh yeah, the torrent with bad eng subs. Made it so confusing

Same with bad subtitles 🥲

@@screenbeats17ai response?

I'm really glad you're enjoying the content! I also find the lore and traditions behind these stories absolutely fascinating. I'll definitely consider doing an analysis of "The Wailing." Thanks for the suggestion and stay tuned for more videos!

Glad you enjoyed it! :) Thanks!

Hi there, the female lead was saved by her grandmother, who stepped in to block the general. The director/writer likely intended for the grandmother, who had accumulated many good deeds, to act as her guardian spirit. It is a common belief that everyone has a guardian spirit, often an ancestor, who helps protect them from harm. Hope it helps :)

@@screenbeats17 Waahhh I see which is why he couldn't do anything to her grandmother despite being soo evil

I'm glad you enjoyed the movie! It sounds like it had a lot to offer. :)

@@screenbeats17 Oh yeah, for sure..I love when theres real history and folklore mixed in to these movies. I love to learn about as many languages and about as many cultures as I can. Finding out what unites us on a human level and how you always can find common ground with anyone over cultural and yes political divides. Movie is a 9/0 for me,worth a watch for anyone.

@@Ulyssestnt Cool! :) Thanks.

Thanks for the feedback! I'll try to keep it simpler and more straightforward next time.

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I'm glad the plot twist surprised you! It's interesting how the movie went deeper than just a typical exorcism and explored the backstory of the demon samurai. It's great to hear you enjoyed that depth and are looking forward to more like this! :)

@@screenbeats17 I am very interested in their culture and history, so it is very quite interesting for me 🩵

cool!

Yeah,...the red snake in 'Exhuma Nure-onna' does share visual similarities with Orochimaru, known for his snake-like characteristics and abilities in popular culture. Both are portrayed with a striking red appearance and exude a mystical and somewhat ominous aura, which might explain why viewers see a resemblance.

I thought the head looked like it had the head of a human woman and when the grave digger struck it a woman screamed

@@megavideopowermegavideopow8657 Yes, that's correct! The creature in the movie is based on the Nure-onna, which has a woman's head and a snake's body. The scream you heard when it was struck is meant to show its human side. It's definitely a creepy scene! :)

It sounds like you found some elements of 'Exhuma' quite unbelievable! It's true that movies mixing horror and folklore can sometimes seem unrealistic, especially if you're used to how these stories are usually told in Japanese culture.

I didn’t know Japanese samurai were so powerful lol

Agreed. Fed up of movies like this.

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cool! :)

This refers to the Nure-onna. You can watch my other video about this topic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipKkd4t5hdCbedE