Acclaimed Director Bong Joon-ho Hails 'Sleep' as the Most Unique Horror Film of the Decade
The highly anticipated horror film 'Sleep' is gearing up for a successful box office run, securing the top spot in overall ticket reservations just two days before its release in 2023.
'Sleep' follows the story of a happily married couple, Hyun-soo (played by Lee Sun-kyun) and Soo-jin (played by Jung Yu-mi), as they grapple with the terrifying secrets that emerge from Hyun-soo's abnormal behavior during sleep. It's a chilling tale that begins with every onset of slumber.
As of 7 am on September 4th, according to the Integrated Computer Network for Movie Ticket Sales, 'Sleep' has outperformed all competing films, including 'Oppenheimer', to claim the top spot in overall ticket reservations. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it marks approximately 24 days since a Korean film last held this position.
Not only does this signal a shift in September's box office landscape, but it also testifies to the acclaim and buzz surrounding 'Sleep'. The film has been lauded as one of this year's most original and well-crafted genre films.
Bong Joon-ho, internationally renowned director known for his works such as 'Parasite', 'Snowpiercer', and 'Mother', praised ‘Sleep’ stating it was "the most unique horror film I've seen in recent years and an intelligent debut. It heralds the arrival of a new monster talent."
Early viewers have also shown enthusiastic responses saying: "The immersion was high and I enjoyed watching it very much; there was applause from audiences at the end", "Unique and new attempts at horror", "The taste as genre movie was tremendous."
With unanimous praise and soaring expectations propelling it to number one in pre-sale tickets, 'Sleep' is poised to dominate theaters this fall. The movie is set for release on September 6th. All eyes are now on how ‘Sleep’ will perform moving forward.