Key Takeaways:
• The video series, WTF Happened to This Horror Movie, shines the spotlight on South Korean horror film,
Oldboy (2003).
• Oldboy is an adaptation of a Japanese manga, featuring a perplexing story of kidnap and revenge.
• Ten years after its release, an English rendition of Oldboy was directed by Spike Lee.
• The original film and its remake encountered several setbacks, that have been explored in the video series.
Unveiling the Enigma of Oldboy
For the latest episode of the video series, WTF Happened to This Horror Movie, the focus is on South Korean legendary horror film, Oldboy (2003), directed by Chan-wook Park. Celebrated as one of the greatest films ever made, Oldboy has intrigued viewers and critics alike, transforming the way audiences perceive the common tool – the hammer.
Origins and Plot of Oldboy
Penned by Park with Jo-yun Hwang and Jun-hyung Lim, Oldboy is a creative reinterpretation of a Japanese manga bearing the same title. The narrative revolves around Dae-Su, a notorious alcoholic freed from the police station by his accomplice. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is kidnapped and locked up in a cell for 15 years, his only companion being a television set. Upon his sudden release, Dae-Su is prompted to seek his captor, leading to a riveting climax.
The film boasts an ensemble cast featuring Min-sik Choi, Ji-tae Yoo, Hye-jung Kang, Dae-han Ji, Byeong-ok Kim, Jin-seo Yoon, Dal-su Oh, Kwang-rok Oh, Tae-kyung Oh, Yeon-seok Yoo, and Il-han Woo.
Unmasking the Challenges
A decade later, the original Oldboy was reimagined in English, under the directorial helm of Spike Lee. The remake starred Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, Sharlto Copley, and Samuel L. Jackson. However, these films were not without their fair share of obstacles.
The WTF Happened to This Horror Movie video series unearths the troubles that have plagued Hollywood’s cinematic gems, including casting variations, unexpected actor deaths, dismissal of directors, in-production script changes, continuous delays, budget slashes, or studio edits. Regardless of whether these films became massive hits or box-office duds, an inevitable question arises – What exactly happened to this horror movie?
Behind the Episode
Tyler Nichols meticulously weaved the Oldboy episode of WTF Happened to This Horror Movie with words and narration, while Lance Vlcek and John Fallon produced it. Berge Garabedian held the reins as the executive producer.
Accessing More Episodes
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In conclusion, Oldboy, with its compelling storyline and gripping climax, has fascinated audiences since its release in 2003. Despite the challenges that marked its journey, the film continues to captivate audiences and has managed to leave an indelible mark on the world of cinema. However, the question remains – amidst the adversities, what really happened to Oldboy? The series intriguingly tries to solve this puzzle.
