Based on the novel by Lee Woo-Hyuk with the same name, “Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning” emerged as a dark horse in cinemas. The story follows exorcists with special skills while fighting against evil. Originally serialized in 1993 on the communication platform for hi-tel PC, the series of books transformed into a web novel has sold 10 million copies incredible, making it one of the best-selling novels of Korea.
Summary
- Breaking the limits of Korean animation
- Support from middle -aged fans, a variety show is also being worked
Breaking the limits of Korean animation
According to the integrated ticket sales system of the Corean Film Council, “Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning” made a surprise debut at n. 2 In the box office rankings at its release on February 21 and has remained among the first three since then. By March 7, he had accumulated 338.301 spectators, also exceeding Hollywood successes as “Captain America: Brave New World”. In a national animation market that is mainly aimed at children, the success of the film between the adult audience is an unprecedented company.
Although it is a low budget project produced in demanding conditions, the film boasts high quality 3D graphics, elegant design and dynamic action sequences that compete with international productions. It is even a screening in the Premium screen format, generally reserved for the successes of large budgets.
With extraordinarily positive audience reactions, the film obtained an evaluation of golden eggs 96% on CGV, also exceeding “Mickey 17” by director Bong Joon-Ho (91%). In addition, it was sold to 12 countries/regions, including North America, South America, Germany and Taiwan, collecting advances for her performance abroad.
Support from middle -aged fans, a variety show is also being worked
At the center of “Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning”, success is a middle -aged audience that was fascinated by the original novel in the 90s. The analysis of the booking of CGV tickets reveals that 65% of the film’s audience consists of people of 30 and 40 years old, an unusually high percentage for an animated function. Even 50 -year -old spectators are 17% of the public. This phenomenon makes comparisons with Japan’s “The First Slam Dunk”, which has become a long -standing success in 2023 thanks to the strong support of the fans who grew up reading the original manga.
Driving on this momentum, the interest in the original novel has increased, with “Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning” at the top of the list of weekly bestselners in the category of the novel on the Library of the Millie’s Library e-book service. In addition, YouTube videos explain the intricate world buildings of the novel and the settings, the details have not completely explored in the animation-room quickly gaining views.
By exploiting this renewed interest, Tving has announced the intention of producing a variety show based on the “Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning” universe. Tving said, “We are ready to release the variety of occult-adventure “Shin: Exorcism Chronicles” (working title) adventure in 2026. “
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