In its third weekend, the long-running success 'The Exorcist Chronicles' continues to perform strongly at the box office. On March 7th (Friday), the film held a mega talk at Megabox COEX with director Jang Jae-hyun of the blockbuster 'The Exorcist Chronicles', drawing a passionate response from the audience.
The mega talk held on March 7th (Friday) at Megabox COEX sold out quickly with the attendance of director Jang Jae-hyun, who led the 2024 occult boom with the blockbuster 'The Exorcist Chronicles', proving the strong interest of the audience. Before the GV, director Jang Jae-hyun expressed excitement, saying, "Opportunities to see domestic feature animations in theaters are not as common as one might think. I watched 'The Exorcist Chronicles' with great excitement due to its quality in completion, character acting, music, and cut direction, and I want to discuss these directorial aspects through today's mega talk."
Director Jang Jae-hyun remarked, "You can see how much director Kim Dong-cheol loves the characters in the way he portrays them. Regardless of genre, the effort put into showing the characters to the audience is evident, which I found impressive." In response, director Kim Dong-cheol stated, "I put the most effort into the narrative and empathy of the characters," revealing the parts he focused on in his direction.
Additionally, director Jang Jae-hyun praised the film's impressive opening, noting, "The scene of performing the ritual unique to 'Haedong Mikkyo' was not exaggerated and was well-expressed cinematically, making it wonderful." Director Kim Dong-cheol shared, "I wanted to convey the direction this film is pursuing to the audience impactfully from the opening. I depicted the incident occurring in the unfamiliar space of 'Haedong Mikkyo' in a straightforward and simple yet shocking way," revealing behind-the-scenes insights about the opening scene.
Meanwhile, regarding 'The Exorcist Chronicles', which encompasses the essence of Korean occult, director Jang Jae-hyun mentioned, "The scene where 'Father Park' and 'Pastor Jang' discuss while drinking canned coffee at a convenience store truly showcases our country," emphasizing that 'The Exorcist Chronicles' is set against the backdrop of South Korea rather than a fictional world.
Following this, director Kim Dong-cheol shared various behind-the-scenes stories, from the intentionally designed comedy points to the secrets of the high-pitched sound in the opening and the direction of the ending, creating a rich experience. Finally, director Kim Dong-cheol noted, "I will continue to work hard for future sequels, so I ask for your love, support, and interest," revealing his determination in production, which drew warm applause from the audience.
'The Exorcist Chronicles', which captivated director Jang Jae-hyun of the 10 million audience occult film 'The Exorcist Chronicles', is an occult blockbuster that captures the beginning of a grand narrative where exorcists with special abilities confront absolute evil.
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