¡QUÉ HORROR! 2017
Candidate #12
SEOUL-YEOK
(SEOUL STATION)
(April 2016)
(April 2016)
Yeon Sang-ho's animated prequel to Busanhaeng (Train to Busan) actually plays better
than its live-action sequel, and that’s probably all down to the fact that it’s
a more atypical zombie cinema viewing experience than Busanhaeng.
Why
is that, you may ask?
To
wit:
A:
Animated zombies are far more
uncommon than live-action ones.
B:
Unlike Busanhaeng, we don’t really
see your usual zombie cinema character types here.
C:
The social commentary is far more satisfactorily evident, with some barbed
rants against country and government. And the class divide is likewise more overt
here.
It
should be noted though that there are some rather cruel and vicious moments in
this one, some moments having nothing at all to do with the zombies…
If
that all still sounds like your cup of (zombie) tea, then take heed: ¡Qué horror! strongly approves Seoul-yeok!
(Seoul Station UK quad courtesy of impawards.com.)
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