Noise

Noise is a masterclass in psychological horror, and easily one of South Korea's most gripping horror films in recent memory. From its chilling sound design to its sharp cinematography, the film immerses viewers in an atmosphere thick with dread - and never lets go.

The story unfolds with an eerie simplicity that gradually unravels into something far more disturbing. The film relies heavily on tension, eerie silences, and - yes - a barrage of well-timed jump scares that had me on the edge of my seat throughout. Every shadow, every quiet hallway, every faint sound in the background plays into the paranoia, making even the stillest scenes terrifying.

What really sets Noise apart is the acting. The performances are raw, believable, and emotionally charged. The cast fully commits to the fear, grief, and desperation that builds as the story progresses, drawing you deeper into the characters' unraveling minds.

Cinematographically, the film is stunning. The use of muted colors, strategic lighting, and slow pans intensify the unease. Every frame feels intentional, every shot calculated to disturb - and it works brilliantly.

In a year already filled with horror releases, Noise stands out. It's not just scary - it's smart, well-crafted, and relentlessly creepy. If you're looking for an edge-of-your-seat thriller with depth and polish, this is it.

Verdict: One of Korea's best horror offerings this year. Don't watch it alone.

Noise is one of the year's best psychological horrors.

The film uses brilliant sound design and subtle visuals to create an edge-of-your-seat viewing experience. Noise, as the name implies, relies heavily on sound to add to the mystery and deliver some great tension.

The filmmakers did a wonderful job of creating a layered story with multiple intertwined mysteries. It's a very human story about grief and guilt, but with supernatural elements woven into the plot.

No pun intended - going mad - it can happen with sound "attacks". This starts off with a shock - but subtly so ... well as subtle as sound piercing and "attacking" you can be. But visually speaking we are left wondering ... I'd say we kind of can guess where this all went ... still the sister will come into the picture (no pun intended again) and the story or rather the search begins.

Now suspension of disbelief is quite high here. While you have things that I'd say are logical (her trying figure out what happened in her apartment, before they moved in for example. Yet also not trying hard enough ... which is more than a shame to be honest.

Than there are issues with "logic" - but again, if you are able to suspend them too ... the movie is able to thrill you from start to finish. You just have to tune in to it and forgive the characters for their mistakes ... be it their actions or reactions to certain things ... or even the unwillingness to either call the police or other authorities at time ... or go and check stuff with them ... there are things hidden ... but not well enough I suppose ... or too good? I reckon police can be "bad" too (at their jobs that is). Still sometimes you have to believe what you see ... or hear ... otherwise it's not there (yes that was a final pun)