When I stumbled upon the 2024 Korean horror movie "Neulbomgadeun" (aka "Spring Garden") here in 2025, I had indeed never even heard about it. Not that it would deter me from watching the movie, as I overly enjoy all things horror and the Asian cinema at large. So of course I would find the time to check out what director Ku Born had to offer.

Writer Baek Yool-Seo put together an okay storyline, though it was bordering on being generic. For someone well-traversed in the Asian horror cinema, then "Neulbomgadeun" was a mere walk in the park, or should I say walk in the spring garden? But I believe that for newcomers to Asian horror cinema, then "Neulbomgadeun" proves to be much more enjoyable.

Despite of having seen more than my fair share of Korean movies, then I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in the movie. And that was actually something that spoke in overall favor of the movie, adding to the enjoyment, as I do like watching new and unfamiliar talents on the screen. The acting performances in the movie were good.

Visually then "Neulbomgadeun" was okay. It was not a movie that relied heavily on special effects though.

This was definitely a watchable horror movie, but personally I found it to be far from among the best of what the South Korean horror cinema has to offer.

My rating of "Neulbomgadeun" lands on a five out of ten stars.

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The horror genre features stories that aim to elicit fear, suspense, and a sense of dread in its audience. Horror stories often explore themes related to the unknown, the supernatural, and the macabre, and they frequently evoke strong emotional reactions such as anxiety, terror, and unease.

The thriller genre features suspense, tension, and excitement. These stories are known for keeping audiences on the edge of their seats and delivering intense emotional experiences by revolving around high-stakes situations, dangerous conflicts, and the constant anticipation of unexpected events.

The story about So-hee who lost her happy family due to her husband's sudden death, and experiences strange and creepy things after visiting Neulbom Garden, a rural mansion left by her husband.

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