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Suddenly in the Dark

Suddenly in the Dark

Who's actually the villain? Is it all a dream? Is she right?

19816.41h 35m

Overview

A wife starts to suspect her husband's infidelity after the arrival of their new, young housekeeper, who carries a mysterious wooden doll with herself.

Directed by Go Yeong-nam
Written by Yoon Sam-yook
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Top Cast

Kim Young-ae

Kim Young-ae

Seon-hee

Lee Ki-seon

Lee Ki-seon

Mi-ok

Yoon Il-bong

Yoon Il-bong

Kang Yu-jin

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Han Hye-ri

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supernaturalhousekeeper

About Suddenly in the Dark

Suddenly in the Dark is a horror, mystery, drama film released in 1981 exploring themes of supernatural, housekeeper. Directed by Go Yeong-nam, it stars Kim Young-ae, Lee Ki-seon, Yoon Il-bong. A wife starts to suspect her husband's infidelity after the arrival of their new, young housekeeper, who carries a mysterious wooden doll with herself.

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