88 Films, the UK distribution company that I absolutely adore, recently announced a May 28th release of Gifted. From director Jai-hong Juhn and released in 2014, Gifted is part of the Korean new wave cinema splash that includes films such Oldboy, I Saw the Devil and the Vengeance Trilogy. While the film isn’t as popular as some of those other Korean titles, I’ve yet to see it, it does sound just as intriguing.
Per the 88 Films press release, this is a film about “a man with serious psycho-sexual repression who, after being laid off from his job, lets his innermost feelings explode and goes on a rampage of bloodlust and body parts! Featuring the tense and carefully presented psychological horror that made such classics as Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer and Seven so timeless, but offering a unique South Korean spin on a well-worn formula, Gifted is not easily forgotten after the end credits roll. Following in the footsteps of the 88 Films release of Sea Fog, this is the label’s second effort in bringing UK audiences the bloodiest and best of genre-nightmares from the land of Cass beer and Kimchi.”
Yeah, you can sign me up for that.
The 88 Films Blu-ray will mark the worldwide debut of the film in HD and is the perfect addition to any genre fan’s collection. You can pre-order your copy today directly from 88 Films.