Taineun Jiokida

Bullies at work.. Psychopath roommates.. Such a living nightmares... Feeling depressed watching this and yet I can't stop watching.

I really loved the grim reaper from Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (Goblin) aka Lee Dong-wook so much so that I had to watch his Touch Your Heart and now this. This was a completely different role that he took on and I loved it. It was dark, his character reminded me a lot of Mads Mikkelsen's Hannibal Lector. A beautiful man with a dark soul. Yoon Jong-woo (Im Siwan) just needed someone to listen to him, to believe him, to understand his feelings. We see a 27 year old man go from being excited and happy about his new internship, moving away from home and closer to his girlfriend to a man that doesn't seem stable enough to be in society. If some of the characters just heard him out, would they be able to save him? I found myself being reminded of some of the bullying that is experienced in the adult working world. It's scary what the real world is actually like.

Throughout most of this, my hand was over my open mouth. It's utterly shocking and terrifying in a way that's similar to the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre film. I've watched (and loved) tonnes of k dramas and Korean films and this has the narrative punch of Oldboy, none of the innocence of Mr Sunshine and the familiar frustration of an overall inept police force. Absolutely incredible cinematography, soundtrack and casting. I absolutely loved it (but I had to watch it in the morning only with tea and toast because it was so disturbing!!!!) Aggggghhh the twins and the pervert. Mother of God! I shudder.... Don't miss this.

A young man moves from the countryside to Seoul to be near his girlfriend but finds it difficult to locate affordable accommodation. In desperation he moves into a rundown building in an area waiting to be redeveloped. He soon wishes he hadn't as the building is occupied by some very strange residents indeed. A well acted series which is claustrophobic and the tenants really are menacing. It is only a short series at ten episodes but I found it a difficult watch as there is no let up on the foreboding and dark air.

If you enjoy watching psychological triller series, Stranger from Hell is definitely for you. If you don't like this kind of genre, just skip it.

I have read some reviews about Strangers from Hell. Some people mentioned that they don't like the ending. But, for me, the ending is naturally perfect. That's why I give 10/10 rating. 🔥

Characters development, script, acting are so good. The settings and atmosphere of the series will give you creepy feeling. One of the best trillers ever!