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Exhuma

Exhuma is a 2024 South Korean horror film written and directed by Jang Jae-hyun.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Exhuma is a 2024 South Korean horror film written and directed by Jang Jae-hyun. It follows a group of shamans, a feng shui expert, and a mortician who uncover dangerous consequences after exhuming a cursed grave. The film blends horror, mystery, and occult themes.

Plot

The film follows shamans Hwa-rim and Bong-gil, geomancer Kim Sang-deok, and mortician Yeong-geun as they investigate a family curse linked to an ancestral grave. Their decision to exhume the grave unleashes more dangerous supernatural forces.

Cast

The principal cast includes Kim Go-eun, Lee Do-hyun, Choi Min-sik, and Yoo Hae-jin. These actors portray the core team assembled to investigate and resolve the haunting.

Production and release

Exhuma was written and directed by Jang Jae-hyun and released in South Korea in February 2024. Sources list a theatrical release date of February 22, 2024, while some international listings show later release dates in March 2024.

Reception and genre

The film is widely described as a horror film with mystery and occult elements. It received strong attention for its supernatural premise and its use of Korean folklore and burial traditions.

Key facts

  • Exhuma is a South Korean horror film released in 2024.
  • It was written and directed by Jang Jae-hyun.
  • The cast includes Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hae-jin, and Lee Do-hyun.
  • The story centres on a cursed grave and the supernatural consequences of exhuming it.
  • The film combines horror, mystery, and occult elements.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers may encounter Exhuma through international streaming services or limited theatrical and festival screenings, depending on local distribution rights.

Frequently asked questions

What is Exhuma about?
Exhuma follows shamans, a geomancer, and a mortician who investigate a family curse linked to an ancestral grave. When they exhume the grave, they unleash more dangerous supernatural consequences.
Who stars in Exhuma?
The film stars Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hae-jin, and Lee Do-hyun.
Is Exhuma a horror movie?
Yes. Exhuma is described as a South Korean horror film with mystery and occult elements.
When was Exhuma released?
Exhuma was released in South Korea on February 22, 2024; some international theatrical listings show March 2024 release dates.
Where can I watch Exhuma?
Search results indicate it was available in cinemas and later on streaming platforms, but they do not provide a single authoritative current streaming home. Availability varies by country and service.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exhuma
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, cast, genre, and premise.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/exhuma
    Supports: Synopsis, cast, genre, and U.S. release/streaming date listing.
  3. AsianWiki — https://asianwiki.com/Exhuma
    Supports: Original title, release date, runtime, country, language, director, writer, and plot synopsis.
  4. British Film Institute — https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/exhuma-korean-occult-horror-excavates-multiple-layers-weirdness
    Supports: Description of the film as an occult Korean horror film and plot elements.