Incarnation (2025): cast, story & where to watch

2025 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2025, Incarnation is a horror and fantasy film directed by Roh Hong-jin, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. Sister Talia, about to take her perpetual vows, learns of her friend Thuy's death and discovers that another friend, Trang, is possessed by a demon. Using her ability as a medium, Talia exorcises the demon and helps Detective Oh investigate a series of chain suicides. They uncover that Thuy's mother, Chao, a shaman from Vietnam, uses a curse called "Go" to drive people to suicide. When Talia learns Chao plans to pass the curse onto Thuy's daughter Jin, she decides to sacrifice herself by taking the curse into her own body. As she prepares for her fate, Talia is confronted with an unexpected truth.

Who’s in it. Incarnation stars Stephanie Lee as Sister Talia, Lee Shin-seong as Detective Oh, Kim Tae-yeon as Jin and Kim Jung-min as Thuy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Incarnation has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Incarnation page.

If you liked it. Fans of Incarnation tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Incarnation (2025)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Incarnation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Incarnation worth watching?
Incarnation holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Incarnation?
Incarnation stars Stephanie Lee, Lee Shin-seong, Kim Tae-yeon, Kim Jung-min and Kim Mi-sook.
When was Incarnation released?
Incarnation was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.