Why is 2007 Korean monster film 'D-War' suddenly a Netflix hit in Europe?
Nearly two decades after its theatrical release, director Shim Hyung-rae’s 2007 science-fiction fantasy film "D-War" has surged on Netflix to spark renewed international interest. The film reached No. 2 on the streaming platform's movie charts in major European markets. According to data released by streaming rankings tracker FlixPatrol, "D-War" ranked No. 6 on its global Netflix movie chart on…
Nearly two decades after its theatrical release, the 2007 Korean science-fiction fantasy film D-War has suddenly gained popularity on Netflix in Europe. The movie reached the second position on Netflix's movie charts in major European countries. According to data from FlixPatrol, a streaming rankings tracker, D-War was ranked sixth on Netflix's global movie chart on August 8 and 9, before dropping to ninth on Tuesday.
In France, Germany, and Italy, the film climbed to the second position. D-War, directed and co-written by Shim Hyung-rae, combines fantasy elements with traditional Korean folklore. The movie features an imugi, a mythical serpent, and incorporates a regional version of the folk song Arirang. Upon its initial domestic release, D-War sold approximately 8.4 million tickets in Korean theaters.
However, the film received mixed reviews for its narrative and computer-generated effects. The unexpected resurgence in popularity began after the film was added to Netflix on August 6. Foreign media have attributed this resurgence to various factors.
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