The Neckless Murderess (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, The Neckless Murderess is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Kim Yeong-Hwan, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Si-mok happens to see a drawing of his dead wife at an art exhibition. He turns white with shock. Leaving the exhibition, Si-mok gets into a cab but the driver takes him into the woods. Si-mok had been living happily with his widowed mother, Mrs. Heo and his wife, Ae-ja. Mrs. Heo has a passionate affair with Dr. Pak. However, Ae-ja's sister, Hye-suk witnesses the affair. She promises to keep it a secret. While Si-mok is abroad on business, Mrs. Heo conspires with Hye-suk and poisons Ae-ja, killing her. Afterwards, Si-mok lives with Hye-suk. Subsequently, Ae-ja becomes a ghost filled with anger and torments Si-mok's family. Si-mok overcomes this hardship through his faith in Buddha.
Who’s in it. The Neckless Murderess stars Kim Jung-chul, Kwak Eun-Kyeong, Kim Hae-sook and Bae Su-chun.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Neckless Murderess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Neckless Murderess tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch The Neckless Murderess (1985)?
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- Who stars in The Neckless Murderess?
- The Neckless Murderess stars Kim Jung-chul, Kwak Eun-Kyeong, Kim Hae-sook and Bae Su-chun.
- When was The Neckless Murderess released?
- The Neckless Murderess was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.