Woochi: The Demon Slayer (전우치) is the 2009 fantasy, adventure film written and directed by Choi Dong-Hoon. Director Choi is very well known for the popular films Tazza and The Big Swindle. Based upon a Korean folktale,Woochi, with its big budget and special effects, became very successful in the South Korean market, becoming the 3rd best selling film of the year. In 2012, a spin off drama series was released. Woochi begins as a tale set during the Joseon Dynasty. A magical flute has fallen into the hands of evil and monsters have begun to wreak havoc on cities. We are introduced to Woochi, played by Kang Dong-Won (A Violent Prosecutor), a Taoist wizard, and his sidekick Chorangyi (Yoo Hae-jin) are prosecuted for a crime they did not commit. They are both sealed away in an ancient scroll by three taoist wizards and a man named Hwadam (Kim Yoon-Seok).
Fast forward to Seoul 2009, the monsters of the past have suddenly began to reappear. The 3 Taoist wizards have been enjoying life, but have begun to realize it may be time to release Woochi and his partner in order to save the city. Woochi begins his task before being occupied with exploring his new surroundings and ends up meeting Seo In-Kyung played by Lim Soo-Jung (Time Renegades, I am a Cyborg, But That's Okay) who happens to look like a woman he liked in the past. What will become of the city? Will he be able to save it?
This film was very enjoyable to watch. As many fantasy type films, it is very easy to watch, but also a very interesting take on an old folktale. With any film where someone from the past ends up in the present, there is a lot of humor resulting from it. A prime example is when Woochi sees scantily-clad women dancing outside of a store. His friend explains they are advertising the opening of the store. Woochi's response is "Oh a Gisaeng House *(A prostitution house)", unamused. No..no just a barbecue restaurant.
This film has a lot of really cool, choreographed fight scenes with magic, talismans and people flying from rooftops. The visual affects to create the monsters was pretty decent as well. Compared to many other films from Asia, the graphics were more believable than others. Though at times, the monsters looked a bit fake for my liking. Still, they didn't bother me enough to dislike this film. Make sure to check the film out on Netflix or Hulu!
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Woochi begins as a tale set during the Joseon Dynasty. A magical flute has fallen into the hands of evil and monsters have begun to wreak havoc on cities. We are introduced to Woochi, played by Kang Dong-Won (A Violent Prosecutor) , a Taoist wizard, and his sidekick Chorangyi (Yoo Hae-jin) are prosecuted for a crime they did not commit. They are both sealed away in an ancient scroll by three taoist wizards and a man named Hwadam (Kim Yoon-Seok).
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