Nightmare
가위
“Seven friends. One secret.”
Synopsis
Hye-jin's homecoming should have been a joyous occasion. She was especially happy to see her childhood friend again, the shy Eun-ju. However, when a secret is revealed, harsh words are exchanged. These words deeply affect Eun-ju and,in the next scene, we see her plummeting from a 30-story building. In a flashback provided by Seon-ae, we learn that the ghost of Eun-ju is hunting down all of Hye-jin's friends and killing them. Is this possible or is a more worldly force at work? What is this mysterious tape that everyone is asking about?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ahn Byeong-ki
- Screenplay & Story
- Ahn Byeong-ki, Won Jong-hun, Park Seong-gyun
- Original Title
- 가위
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- German, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Mythos Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ahn Byeong-ki
Ahn Byeong-ki, Won Jong-hun, Park Seong-gyun
Lee Seok-hyun
Park Sun-duk
Kim Ik-sang, Lee Min-ho
Department Leadership Roster
Ahn Byeong-ki
Director
Ahn Byeong-ki
Writer
Kim Ik-sang
Producer
Lee Seok-hyun
Director of Photography
Park Sun-duk
Editor
Lee Min-ho
Producer
Won Jong-hun
Writer
Jo Sung-won
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightmare
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightmare about?
Hye-jin's homecoming should have been a joyous occasion. She was especially happy to see her childhood friend again, the shy Eun-ju. However, when a secret is revealed, harsh words are exchanged. These words deeply affect Eun-ju and,in the next scene, we see her plummeting from a 30-story building. In a flashback provided by Seon-ae, we learn that the ghost of Eun-ju is hunting down all of Hye-jin's friends and killing them. Is this possible or is a more worldly force at work? What is this mysterious tape that everyone is asking about?
Who directed Nightmare?
Nightmare was directed by Ahn Byeong-ki.
Who stars in Nightmare?
The principal cast of Nightmare includes Kim Gyu-ri, Choi Jung-yoon, Ha Ji-won, Yu Jun-sang, Yoo Ji-tae.
When was Nightmare released and how long is it?
Nightmare was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.