Horror Short Film "Koreatown Ghost Story" | ALTER | Starring Margaret Cho | Online Premiere

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Hello! This is Minsun Park & Teddy Tenenbaum, writers/directors of Koreatown Ghost Story. This film was inspired by a true life ghost story from Minsun’s family. Thank you for watching! Please ask us anything you want, comment, or tell us about your own true ghost story here!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

@MuhtesemJulia Thank you!

[@unusualaussie9606]

What the hell was that ending with her declaration? As I am confused. As after that first fade to black I thought we were looking at tragic case of grape (remove the g). EDIT: Great film even with my confusion and thank you for it.

[@ohgin12345]

Is this made in America?

[@MinsunPark-10]

@@ohgin12345Yes! Filmed entirely in Los Angeles, in Koreatown!

[@lchoi9955]

I was also confused. Maybe he stole some of her lifeforce by attacking her since it looks like he is upright at the end. I love the way of putting it as halloween/thanksgiving. Will have to share with my son to let him know the lengths us moms will go through 😅. Great short with fantastic design and provoking story!❤

[@csv2202]

Once you start watching short horror films there is no way to going back 😂😂❤

[@MinsunPark-10]

We love it short and scary too!

[@csv2202]

@@MinsunPark-10 miss/misses can you suggest me some most horror short films of your experience 🙂.such that it scare the hell out of me .best of your experience . Plz reply

[@silviabuitenduif4273]

Oh ja.. du hast so recht

[@csv2202]

@@silviabuitenduif4273 meaning plz ?

[@Nibbly_Bits]

these are so much better than the horror movies coming out

[@n.anderson3509]

Hanna rips the ring from her finger, shedding her own flesh and vitae in the process. She unintentionally imbues the already magical item with her (literal) blood magic. This begins to change the nature of the enchantment(s) that reside within the ring. When Edward comes charging toward her, she defends against the gnashing of his teeth and keeps him just barely at bay. In frustration and fear, she bites him defensively as he partially slips free of her grasp. She inadvertently ingests some of his blood, in spite of spitting just a moment after the crimson wave of his reanimated life force crashes across her tongue. In taking and consuming that small part of him, she binds him to her, now and forever after - to love, honor, and obey her, for as long as their spiritual energy exists. Whomsoever commands the blood controls the intertwining destinies.

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

🙌🙌🙌

[@vanessaconvard3894]

Brilliantly written explanation

[@n.anderson3509]

@@vanessaconvard3894 Thanks. 😂 I was just entertaining myself and speculating.

[@alexmorera1383]

hahahahha and you are???

[@AsoftDolphinn]

can attest i am binded to my wifey after she bit my neck when we first started dating,

[@NuKim-ld1tw]

I just have to say that Margaret Cho has always been one of my favorite comedians. But seeing her in a horror/thriller genre was excellent. Great story!!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

We agree! :)

[@atheisthumanist1964]

Excellent film! Margaret Cho should do more horror films. Ghost marriage is one of my fave bits of Asian mythology and this is what I imagined it would be like.

[@MinsunPark-10]

She’s such a talented actress and so knowledgeable about horror in general. Thanks for watching!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Thank you!

[@TheSemtis]

What the ending means?

[@tobiasdenhollander3210]

Only the mask at the door already should have been the sign: nope, nevermind.

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

🤣

[@MinsunPark-10]

True…

[@Cecrophia]

Hell, I'd marry him he seems alright

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

🤣

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

Because having Margaret Cho as a mother-in-law would be epic 😂

[@1nellychick]

The house at the beginning that she passed is the iconic AHS house

[@MinsunPark-10]

Good eye! Yes!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

YES! Good eyes!

[@Deccaleo]

What is the meaning of AHS house?

[@mossyforeststar]

@@Deccaleo american horror story

[@JeffreyHarnden-qw8fs]

Haven’t watched that series since actress Jessica Lange was on. I think she left after 2 or 3 seasons. I should try to get back into it if it’s still on the air. But I definitely have a lot of catching up to do.

[@heathermauldin4951]

Wonderful. It was awesome to see Margret Cho in a horror film. She nails the creepy older woman in the haunted house vibe. I agree with other posters that she needs to be in more horror films, and we all know that Margret Cho is the shiznit.

[@MinsunPark-10]

Thank you for saying this! We think she’s a brilliant dramatic and horror actor, in addition to her comedic talents!

[@WatchALTER]

A scream queen waiting to happen. Maybe this amazing team can bring her back for more projects! Thanks for watching.

[@Mizushimeee]

I love this protagonist lol. Shes actually funny

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

❤

[@angelaward9991]

She looks familiar?​@koreatownghoststory4627

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

@@angelaward9991 It’s Lyrica Okano. You have seen her in the show Runaways, among other places.

[@CoryAnn666]

Yeah after her literally examining me I'd make an excuse to leave lol

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Good call.

[@CallmeA_B]

Pounding at the door and saying "hungry." Mofos dead and *still* expecting her to cook for him. THAT'S marriage for ya! lol 🙄😂

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

LOL, yup.

[@sweets4mimi]

I love Margaret Cho and am so happy she’s in this video!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

She's the greatest!

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

She and the costar have excellent chemistry together too. Both are fantastic!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

@@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose We agree! We love them both!

[@SachiLaSenya]

the spirit marriage also known in chinese also thailand ghost story... i like this story.. the character arent cheap but i wish its using original korean language.. idk why but it feels strong with it

[@mimicardoso]

Cheguei através do Refúgio Cult, e a recomendação é simplesmente excelente… um curta de ótima qualidade 🤩

[@sweetpopp.]

Okay, this was the first ALTER short horror film so far that actually creeped me out.

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@Atreyuwu]

How many have you seen?- there are far creepier (this one is certainly entertaining though!)

[@usmnichols8636]

Watch the one called “Mora”

[@jenniferandrews8665]

This was a good one! I love the American Horror Story Murder house shot in the beginning!! I hope to see more from these guys. ❤ I love Korean horror movies The Mimic, The Wailing and many more.

[@MinsunPark-10]

Thank you for watching and the 🖤

[@leahkrawczyk5912]

Brilliant performance by both actresses, I have to say I was surprised to see Margaret Cho in this! Beautiful cinematography, compelling storyline, and fantastic film overall. Thank you so much for sharing with the world!!

[@MinsunPark-10]

Thank you for watching! We were so lucky to have the most talented cast and crew! And special shoutout to Jon Keng, DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, who made this movie so gorgeous to look at.

[@richardsteele8161]

Score: Hannah 1, The Moon Family 0 I've loved Margaret for at least 30 years, and I always will.

[@MinsunPark-10]

She’s iconic! 🖤

[@mirabella_is_watching]

This was so wonderfully tense and I loved the pace of the final girl chase seen. Beautifully shot and wonderfully acted. A new favorite I sent it to so many friends.

[@MinsunPark-10]

Thank you so much for sharing your kind words and sharing this with friends! 🖤

[@brianshaner8865]

Margaret standing behind the woman when she fell at the end was pretty cool.

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

👻

[@josephanie9943]

help i dont understand the ending 🤧🤧🤧🤧

[@MissGirlieEats]

Then we're twins 😭🖐️

[@desertbluffs7113]

Excelent! Just the right amount of suspense! It really grabs you

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

👻

[@JohnnyX7-m3m]

Congratulations to you both! And of course, Margaret and the other actors! very well done!

[@NadsAli.8178]

This should’ve been a movie!!! I absolutely love Margaret Cho!! 😍😍

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Working on it. :)

[@--Voltz--]

*This was BRILLIANT! I loved it all the way through and at the beginning when Margaret opens the door and then the other woman was like, "Yaaaahhhhh" @ **0:48** LOL I got GOOSEBUMPS hearing her say that, lol*

[@MinsunPark-10]

Thank you for watching! 🖤

[@prettygirlzful]

Wonderful, exciting and terrifying. We all know comedy and horror can many times be the same thing viewed from a slightly different angle. *Adore* Margaret Cho, and Ms. Okano was excellent also.

[@MinsunPark-10]

So thrilled you enjoyed! 🖤

[@paullevine1813]

That was one creepy little tale with Margret being herself only in a occult type of way. I think from the ending she's met her match.

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

👻

[@depressioncongestion7204]

I haven't watched this one yet because I'm trying to catch up on older ones but I just wanted to say, I've never been too much of a short film person. I stumbled upon your channel, gave it a chance and, absolutely love it. I have not seen a single one a dislike yet. Every single one I could see being able to turn into a long and amazing horror movie. Keep up the great work!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Let us know what you think when you watch Koreatown Ghost Story!

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

@@depressioncongestion7204 I don’t think you should wait. I think you should make an exception with this one and watch it as soon as possible because it really is… well, exceptional. 😉

[@aidafaure8489]

Excellent short horror! Brilliant acting, script and cinematography!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

So glad you liked it!

[@daniellerostaing1467]

Margaret Cho was so creepy in this movie. the best husbands are the dead ones! i had goosebumps all over me! excellent film!

[@MinsunPark-10]

Thank you for watching! So thrilled you enjoyed it! 🖤

[@daniellerostaing1467]

@@MinsunPark-10 shout out from Florida!

[@MinsunPark-10]

@@daniellerostaing1467We love vacationing in Florida! ❤️

[@daniellerostaing1467]

@@MinsunPark-10 I love Florida! it,s the only state where we can panic 4 two weeks when a hurricane is coming! lmao! and the heat is horrendous down here! I swear- by the time you get to your car, your sweating like a farm animal!

[@carmensaify]

Was a great creepy shot! I did find parts of it hard to see, could be my set up but the lighting was very dark at times.

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Thank you for watching!

[@Lovelytrini82]

Me and my bestie (my son) are binge watching this channel. Yay 😁

[@d1gl3ttgrl2]

I wish there was a little bit more of an explanation for the ending... The fade to black was fine, but if she bit him and it triggered something, that would have been nice to see, especially since she has such a change in attitude afterwards. i really thought it was going to fast trac to her being pregnant with his ghost kid or something.....

[@ryansmith4494]

Someone else wrote this and it’s a good explanation. Hanna rips the ring from her finger, shedding her own flesh and vitae in the process. She unintentionally imbues the already magical item with her (literal) blood magic. This begins to change the nature of the enchantment(s) that reside within the ring. When Edward comes charging toward her, she defends against the gnashing of his teeth and keeps him just barely at bay. In frustration and fear, she bites him defensively as he partially slips free of her grasp. She inadvertently ingests some of his blood, in spite of spitting just a moment after the crimson wave of his reanimated life force crashes across her tongue. In taking and consuming that small part of him, she binds him to her, now and forever after - to love, honor, and obey her, for as long as their spiritual energy exists. Whomsoever commands the blood controls the intertwining destinies.

[@artemisnectar7]

🤦🏾‍♀️😱 I can't wit needles... lots of luck with future projects❤

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

LOLOLOL.

[@artemisnectar7]

@@koreatownghoststory4627 💁🏾‍♀️🤣

[@Eric_Kole]

I was thoruoghly entertained! Great performances and cinematography! Also, I've never had a problem with needles, but this film may have actually made me develop one. haha!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Thank you so much! Hope you can still get acupuncture when needed. ;)

[@Eric_Kole]

@@koreatownghoststory4627 I might have eat all my greens and make sure that I don’t need it to begin with 😂😂

[@nimlasmurr]

I loved this! comedy with cultural horror concepts!! I have no idea what was with the ending though. Anyone have an explanation?

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Thank you! We don't want to force our interpretation of the ending on anyone, but there are some good theories in the comments. :)

[@AFoxInFlames]

Love Margaret Cho, this was really good.

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Thank you for watching!

[@AFoxInFlames]

@koreatownghoststory4627 love to see more from you!

[@chauncitoney6578]

I thought the marriage was nullified after she ripped the ring off her finger? So did she eat him in the end, so he's always a part of her?...

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

She definitely tried to get out of the marriage. But it was probably too late.

[@evs645]

She ate him instead and inherit everything. Girl knows how to work the situtation

[@demalem3671]

she swallows

[@MichaelDontCare]

She didn't eat him she gave him a bj and he was sold after that

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

@@evs645 LOL

[@PhoenixPlays669]

Please ALTER never stop making content yall rock the cast the suspense the horror the acting and gore is amazing!

[@louiscyphre2267]

ALTER doesn’t make the content. They only release it.

[@taotzu1339]

Margaret Cho used to make fun of her sweet Korean mom. Now, she has turned into an old Korean lady herself.

[@Amphipolie]

I've always been a fan of Margret Cho but she is really good at horror as well as comedy.

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

We agree!

[@Nathanznigri]

Obrigado, Lucas do Refúgio!

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

For the entirety of this brilliant film nothing else existed in my world 👏

[@MinsunPark-10]

That is the highest praise! Thank you!! 🖤

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

@@MinsunPark-10 It is very much deserved 🖤

[@김지현-k6q]

입구에 부네탈이다!! 즐겨보고있어요☺️ 여기서 보니 반갑네요ㅎㅎ

[@MinsunPark-10]

❤

[@Dewi.D.A]

It's fantastic 9,8/10

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Thank you! So glad you liked it!

[@brendadesiree]

I almost didnt watch this one now I'm glad i did because WOW!!! this was nothing like i imagined it would be.. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@TheHannahClarkNetwork]

Love your short films

[@AMGinc]

This is an actual masterpiece. 😍

[@vitorabdala1]

Cool and different story!!!!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Glad you liked it!

[@DarizDariz35]

Ita amazing How the influence of more diverse types of terror like the asian one, its great

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Thank you!

[@funnyBytes0]

OMG this was so good! 😲

[@MinsunPark-10]

Thank you for watching! 🖤

[@zigzagalttantre]

10:57 mann soo good remix

[@dawnrosecrants8919]

Loved the ending. He's my Edward now. 😱😱😱😱😱😱. Excellent!!!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

👻

[@jennifera5497]

I absolutely love Margret Cho, shes an amazing talent. But can we also talk about this filming location and House!! gorgeous

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Margaret is a genius! We love her! The house is in Koreatown and right next door to the famous American Horror Story Murder House from season one. It was a nunnery at one point. We were lucky to get it.

[@WatchALTER]

No way! The house is a great centerpiece, so cool to know that it neighbors such an iconic location. Also agree...Margaret is absolutely amazing.

[@stephenshowalter387]

That’s a really good video.

[@MinsunPark-10]

🖤

[@pinkpastelhearts]

i grew up watching margaret on comedy central back in the 90s, hell she does great as a horror actress i love that

[@Mashy8722]

Margaret Cho???! 😮 well that was unexpected! That’s a pretty big name in a KZbin horror short…😅😅😅😅😅

[@MinsunPark-10]

It was a dream come true when she accepted the role and to executive produce! 🖤

[@Mashy8722]

@@MinsunPark-10 she was phenomenal! I enjoyed every minute!! Bravo! 👏🏻 and in the pinned comment it said this was a story from your family?! That’s awesome to be able to bring that to life!!!!

[@chuckclark9464]

👍👍👍. I kinda like this one, but I had a weird ending.

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Lol, thank you.

[@LethalBunnie_]

The Murder House! That was my favorite season of AHS

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Yes!

[@roxanne1092]

Awesome!!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

👻

[@sandravirginia9550]

Excelente! 👏👏🇧🇷❤️

[@jazzy2226]

i really want a part 2 noww

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

We'll work on it! :)

[@kurtrich27]

Great job in every aspect; loved the surprise ending. I will not be dating a Korean woman, I think 😮

[@MinsunPark-10]

😂

[@michelleusher2499]

Watching it now 🎉

[@elihollman1939]

Heck yeah i love this

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@gaymer42069]

That degloving injury at the end hurt to look at

[@discountvalium9484]

Love love love!

[@nkulingqola6192]

Brilliant

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@familyjunction7582]

Nice story and screen play❤

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

So glad you liked it!

[@SRivas-nj4ii]

New fear unlocked, I will never get acupuncture. Thanks ¿Por qué se encierran en el lugar con las ventanas más pinches pequeñas?

[@MinsunPark-10]

Highly recommend acupuncture! Don’t let the movie scare you away from it! 👻

[@dbuc4671]

10:21 Idk why i found this moment extremely funny lmao.....no im not sadistic, i cant explain why its so funny

[@euriahochoa1027]

🗣I cant stop winning!

[@livvies6139]

HAHAHAH i come from her reels

[@Torres001able]

Man I’m early for this one

[@Nessi997]

Yeah this one was trippy 😮 but in a good way 😭

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Trippy sounds good to us! :)

[@tsisto0511]

Very good. Luv twist at end. If any prodction co looking gor writers i do short horror script writing stories

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Thank you!

[@Never.stop.learning]

बहुत शानदार। सुंदर प्रस्तुती।

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Thank you!

[@raulcuellar8223]

It's me or is the house of American horror story?

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

You are correct! The house where this was shot is right next door to the AHS Murder House!

[@s.a.l948]

Yessss!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

🤩

[@zarahkennedy573]

Creepy was the fact he was covered in tools from "cupping" - so he died on the acupuncture table?

[@동시상영-d5j]

내가 침 맞을때마다 상상하던 상황이 이 영화에서 나옴ㅠ 이제 침 못 맞아

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

LOL, very sorry to traumatize you further!

[@PlanetDallas]

omg The Nurder House from AHS

[@MinsunPark-10]

Yes! Good eye!

[@jessicanunes2119]

Vim pelo refugio cult, adorei ❤

[@sojingeorge]

Can someone explain wht had happened at the last scene?

[@MinsunPark-10]

We intentionally kept it somewhat ambiguous and open to different interpretations. But it’s a reversal from Mrs Moon’s Control. Hannah is now joined to Edward in unholy matrimony and won his heart and soul. And he’s “her Edward” now for better or for much much worse…💀

[@kheyaray6077]

What's in the box ? Forever a question before all hell breaks loose

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

It's the wedding ring.

Vim pelo Lucas do Refúgio Cult 03/12/2024

[@sauloandreysantos]

opa o/

[@adrianachong9029]

Acupuncture is actually not painful. You barely feel anything

[@MinsunPark-10]

Of course. By a good acupuncturist. But Mrs Moon is not. 😉

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

@@MinsunPark-10 Ms. Okano impressed me enormously. She made the paralytic effects of Mrs. Moon’s peculiar acupuncture look thoroughly genuine and terrifying. Top notch!

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

@@adrianachong9029 Indeed. *Dear Viewers Who’ve Never Experienced Acupuncture,* Please be advised and assured that typical, therapeutic treatments are nothing like this at all. Warm regards, Agent 7SS11:11 The Department of Reality Film Division 😁

[@MinsunPark-10]

@@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrosefun fact! That was Lyrica Okano’s first time getting acupuncture ever! We had a real acupuncturist on set to put the needles into her back and it was so relaxing, she fell asleep! ❤

[@000aleph]

Edward is coming!

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

👻

[@aysaradha8868]

Look how beautiful lyrica Okano

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

And talented!

[@iceberg3016]

jeez im acctially so early

[@iceberg3016]

@NagNagNagito yeah it was a typo-

[@iceberg3016]

@NagNagNagito AYY WACHUU DOING HERE NAGITO

[@njjsparrow1121]

I don't get the ending

[@wrestlingwithjay3770]

🤩🔥

[@LAINYTAVARES]

.....I didn't get it 😐

[@raquelpnogueira4712]

Ok: never do acupuncture 😅

[@abravenewworld9300]

I came from "Refúgio Cult" recomandation!

[@MoomooMaria]

It’s the murder house from AHS season 1

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

Yes!

[@HalcyonEX]

You promise me fonancial independence and ill marry ya ghostwife no shot ill give ya ghost children make them ghost lunch and take them to ghost school idgaf im tired of being poor and working ill be a proud ghoul father

[@nancyhuffman5802]

Really good. Yep, Margaret Cho hasn't aged.

[@koreatownghoststory4627]

So glad you liked it!

[@cheriaanderson5036]

I regret watching this. I wish I could have my time back!

[@Lane_Sales]

Por favor legendem em português BR 🇧🇷 Desde já agradeço. Cheguei aqui por indicação do Lucas Maia do "Refúgio Cult", canal aqui do KZbin Brasil. Adorei o filme e melhor ainda quando é inspirado em uma história real 😅(medo 😨)