Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis

Do not be deceived.

Directed by Kim Hong-sun

Produced by Acemaker Movieworks, Danacreative

2019113 min7.1 / 10

A dark, paranoia-soaked supernatural thriller centered on familial bonds fractured by an infiltrating evil force, blending exorcism horror with melancholic character study.

An evil spirit that changes faces infiltrates one family placing one brother in danger while the other tries to save him.

Questions people ask

  • Is Metamorphosis scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is Metamorphosis sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Metamorphosis easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does Metamorphosis end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Metamorphosis violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity15

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise92

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Metamorphosis

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Metamorphosis

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Metamorphosis, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Metamorphosis, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Metamorphosis, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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