A group of people looking downward. They look equal parts curious and concerned.

HELLHOUSE Exhuma

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  • Run time: 135 minutes, plus 10 minute short film Subject to change
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South Korea | 2024 l Korean, Japanese and English | Horror/Mystery | M

One of the highest-grossing South Korean films of all time, Exhuma digs far below the surface, using supernatural signifiers to dress a plot that wrestles intensely with Korea’s past.

The film stars South Korean acting legend Choi Min-sik, unforgettable as the vengeance-driven lead of Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy, alongside Yoo Hae-jin (A Taxi Driver), Kim Go-eun (Love in the Big City) and Lee Do-hyun, whose performance won him Best New Actor at South Korea’s Directors Cut Awards, where Exhuma also took home Best Director and Best Screenplay.

The film opens as a young rising shaman duo, Hwa Rim and Bong Gil, are summoned to save the newborn of a wealthy family living in LA. Once they arrive, Hwa Rim senses the dark shadow of an ancestor has latched onto the family in a so-called ‘Grave Calling’. To exhume the grave and lay the ancestor to rest, Hwa Rim brings in top-tier geomancer Sang Deok and mortician Yeong Geun. To their dismay, the four find the grave in a shady, remote corner of Korea. Unaware of the consequences, the exhumation goes ahead — unleashing a malevolent force buried underneath.

Presented by Sydney Opera House and Asian Cinema Collective

Event details

A masterpiece of art-horror and South Korean filmmaking.

Film Threat

Combines introspective cultural and historical themes with creepy, gory, and atmospheric horror thrills in an exciting way. It’s fun horror with a lot on its mind.

Bloody Disgusting

Cast and credits

Director Jae-hyun Jang

Lee Hwa-rim Kim Go-eun
Go Yeong-geun Yoo Hae-jin
Kim Sang-deok Choi Min-sik
Yoon Bong-gil Lee Do-hyun

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Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Playhouse

The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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