'Sal-mok-ji' Surpasses 2.69 Million Viewers, Overtaking 'Gonjiam' to Claim Second-Highest-Grossing Horror Film in History

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'Sal-mok-ji' has surpassed 2.69 million viewers, securing the second-highest-grossing horror film in domestic box office history.

'Sal-mok-ji,' a horror film depicting an unidentified figure captured on a road trip and a filming crew encountering something in dark, deep water as they head to a reservoir for reshoots, has broken through 2.69 million cumulative viewers as of the 4th according to the Korea Film Council's integrated computer network. This achievement marks a stunning feat, surpassing 'Gonjiam,' released in 2018, to claim the second-highest-grossing horror film in domestic box office history.

'Sal-mok-ji's' achievement, which has surpassed 'Gonjiam's' record after eight years, carries added significance as it has reinvigorated the Korean horror film market.

'Sal-mok-ji,' continuing its long-term box office run, has introduced the trend of "experiential horror" to theaters, delivering an immersive experience distinct from existing horror films. Additionally, it has sparked spontaneous word-of-mouth among actual viewers, maintaining a stable position in the top box office rankings even amidst fierce competition from new releases such as 'Super Mario Galaxy' and 'The Devil Wears Prada 2.' As 'Sal-mok-ji' continues to set a new milestone for Korean horror films and ride the wave of box office success, curiosity grows about what further records it may achieve in the future.

'Sal-mok-ji' is currently screening to great acclaim in theaters nationwide.

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