The movie 'My Daughter is a Zombie' retained its top position at the box office in its second week of release.
According to the integrated ticketing system as of 7 a.m. on the 11th, the film 'My Daughter is a Zombie' (director: Pil Gam-seong, provided/distributed by NEW, produced by Studio N) recorded an audience of 840,481 over the past weekend, bringing its cumulative audience to 3,351,394 and securing the overall box office first place.
Previously, 'My Daughter is a Zombie' was the quickest film this year to surpass 3 million viewers, and despite the box office resurgence of 'F1: The Movie' and competition from new releases, it successfully held the number one position at the box office for 12 consecutive days. Thanks to this, 'My Daughter is a Zombie' is poised to break the best score among films released this year.
Thus, 'My Daughter is a Zombie,' which has dominated the summer box office in Korea, is now capturing global audiences as well. It has been announced that the film will be invited to the 58th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival, held from October 9 to October 19.
Founded in 1968 as a week dedicated to fantasy and horror films, the Sitges Film Festival has established itself as one of the most prestigious film festivals in the genre worldwide. 'My Daughter is a Zombie' has been included in the Panorama section, which showcases works that capture unique styles and the sensibility of the fantasy genre.
The chairperson of the Sitges Film Festival, Angel Sala, noted about 'My Daughter is a Zombie': "It perfectly balances comedy and drama as part of a variation on the theme of family, while reinterpreting classic comedy formulas like slapstick, smoothly integrating expressions relatable to younger audiences."
He continued, "Director Pil Gam-seong showcases an extraordinary harmony that transcends the boundaries of genre and tone, continuously providing new entertainment. 'My Daughter is a Zombie' is one of the important works in contemporary Korean cinema."
'My Daughter is a Zombie' is a comedic drama about a doting father who embarks on secret training to protect his daughter, who has become the last remaining zombie in the world. It is currently being screened in theaters nationwide.
[Photo] Provided by NEW, source: integrated ticketing system.
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