Courtesy of Lotte Entertainment
The eagerly awaited horror mystery thriller "Sleep," featuring powerhouse performances by acclaimed actors Lee Sun-kyun and Jung Yu-mi, has secured a prestigious invitation to the renowned Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), announced the film's distributor, Lotte Entertainment, on a momentous Friday.
Selected to take part in the esteemed Midnight Madness section of the festival's 48th edition, scheduled to unfold from September 7 to 17, "Sleep" promises to captivate and chill audiences with its spine-tingling narrative.
At the heart of "Sleep" lies a gripping tale centered on newlyweds Hyun-su, portrayed by Lee, and Soo-jin, embodied by Jung. Their idyllic life takes a sinister turn as the husband begins to exhibit eerie behaviors while asleep. Written and directed by the talented Jason Yu, renowned for his previous role as assistant director to the visionary Bong Joon-ho on "Okja" (2017), the film is poised to deliver a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.
TIFF International Programmer Peter Kuplowsky expressed enthusiasm over the inclusion of "Sleep" in the Midnight Madness program, remarking, "Yu skillfully subverts genre expectations through suspense, wit and ambiguity," a sentiment that encapsulates the anticipation surrounding the film's debut at the festival.
Renowned director Bong Joon-ho, himself a luminary of the film industry, lauded "Sleep" as "the most unique horror film and the smartest debut film I've seen in 10 years," further attesting to its captivating allure and artistic finesse.
Having garnered attention and acclaim, "Sleep" made its much-anticipated premiere at the prestigious Cannes Critics' Week, a parallel film festival accompanying the renowned Cannes Film Festival. The film's haunting narrative has also earned it a coveted invitation to the Official Fantastic In-Competition section at the upcoming Sitges Film Festival, scheduled to enthrall audiences from October 5 to 15.
Domestic audiences are poised to experience the chilling allure of "Sleep" as it embarks on its cinematic journey, with its release scheduled in local theaters on September 6, adding an exhilarating dimension to the film's global trajectory.
As anticipation for "Sleep" continues to intensify, its inclusion in TIFF's Midnight Madness program sets the stage for an immersive and spine-chilling encounter, reaffirming the enduring power of cinema to evoke emotions and provoke thought.
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