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Handsome Guys
핸섬가이즈
2024 102 min South Korea 12+
★6.7
Comedy, Horror
Director: Nam Dong-hyup
🎭 Based on
«Tucker & Dale vs. Evil»
Trailers
Description
Brothers Jae-pil and Sang-gu move into their dream rustic-style house in the woods. When unwanted visitors arrive and awaken a sealed evil spirit in the basement, a dark aura begins to envelop the house.
Worldwide:
$14.44M
Starring
Lee Sung-min
Actor
Lee Hee-joon
Actor
Gong Seung-yeon
Actor
Awards
7 nominations total
Key opinion
Handsome Guys serves as a vibrant, South Korean reimagining of the cult classic 'Tucker & Dale vs. Evil' that leans heavily into absurd gore and supernatural elements. While it succeeds as a high-energy comedy, opinions vary on whether its zany, hyperbolic tone elevates or occasionally undermines the narrative cohesion.
| Acting | The leads' chemistry provides an anchoring, Oscar-worthy performance that drives the film's comedic energy. | |
| Originality | The film effectively pivots from the original premise by incorporating supernatural and demonic elements that provide fresh, unexpected twists. | |
| Production | The gore is intentionally gushing, absurd, and cartoonish, aligning perfectly with the film's chaotic tone. | |
| Pacing | The relentless pacing maintains high momentum throughout, though the effectiveness of its zany humor is subjective, with some viewers finding it distracting compared to the original's polished delivery. | |
| Adaptation | The third-act departures from the source material divide viewers, as some appreciate the bold subversion of expectations while others note a shift in tone that occasionally feels counterproductive. |