Handsome Guys
| Handsome Guys | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Hangul | 핸섬가이즈 |
| Literal meaning | Handsome Guys |
| Revised Romanization | Haenseomgaijeu |
| Directed by | Nam Dong-hyeop |
| Screenplay by | Nam Dong-hyeop |
| Based on | Tucker & Dale vs. Evil by Eli Craig |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Yang Hyun-suk |
| Edited by | Kim Seon-min |
| Music by | Kim Ji-hye |
Production company | Hive Media Corp |
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Release date |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$6.7 million[1] |
Handsome Guys (Korean: 핸섬가이즈; lit. Handsome Guys) is a 2024 South Korean black comedy horror film written and directed by Nam Dong-hyeop, starring Lee Sung-min, Lee Hee-joon, Gong Seung-yeon, Park Ji-hwan, and Lee Kyu-hyung. It is a remake of the 2010 Canadian horror-comedy film Tucker & Dale vs. Evil.[2] The film was released theatrically on June 26, 2024.[3]
Synopsis[edit]
Self-proclaimed tough guy Jae-pil and sexy guy Sang-goo leave an unforgettable first impression from their first day of moving in. They become the subject of special surveillance by local police officers Chief Choi and Nam Sun-kyung. Despite this, they are just happy to be have a fresh start in their dream European-style dream house.
However, the happiness is short-lived when they try to save Mi-na from almost drowning. Instead, they end up being mistaken for kidnappers. Meanwhile, a dark atmosphere begins to surround the house as uninvited guests come to look for Mi-na, and the evil spirit that was sealed in the basement awakens.
Cast[edit]
- Lee Sung-min as Kang Jae-pil, a self-proclaimed tough guy with a rough tone of speech and fierce appearance.[4]
- Lee Hee-joon as Park Sang-goo, a sharp and handsome man who loves and cherishes his pet dog.[5]
- Gong Seung-yeon as Kim Mi-na, a college student who gets entangled with Jae-pil and Sang-goo.[6]
- Park Ji-hwan as Chief Choi, police station chief.
- Lee Kyu-hyung as Nam Sun-kyung, police officer at the police station.
- Woo Hyun as Father Kim, the only person who knows about the mountain lodge's mysterious past.
- Jang Dong-joo as Lee Seong-bin, a college student and promising golfer.
- Kim Do-hoon as Jason, a college student.
- Bin Chan-wook as Kang Yong-jun, a college student.
- Park Jeong-hwa as Bo-ra, a college student
- Kang Ki-doong as Byeong-jo, a college student.
- Park Kyung-hye as Sun-ok
- Lee Seo-hwan as real estate president
- Song Yoo-hyun as Nun
- Jamie Horan as Father Baker
- Jin Tae-geon as Yohan
Special appearance[edit]
- Im Won-hee as Lee Won-hee, Lee Seong-bin's great-uncle.
Production[edit]
Background[edit]
The film was originally scheduled to be released in 2021, but it was delayed by three years. Initial reports after filming began suggested that it would be released in 2021.[7]
The film was displayed along with The Hidden Face, The Plot, and The Land of Happiness at the Contents Panda booth at the 2023 Asian Contents & Film Market.[8] It was also invited to the Panorama section of the 57th Sitges Film Festival.[9]
Handsome Guys marks the fourth time that Lee Sung-min and Lee Hee-joon have appeared together in a work, following Sori: Voice From the Heart, The Drug King, and The Man Standing Next.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024". KOFIC. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ Jo Yeon-kyung (June 11, 2024). "아수라장 B급 장르의 진수 '핸섬가이즈' 美친 영화의 탄생(종합)" [The Essence of the B-Movie Genre, 'Handsome Guys', the Birth of a Crazy Movie (Comprehensive)]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Park Ji-yoon (May 14, 2024). "이성민·이희준 '핸섬가이즈', 6월 26일 개봉 확정" [Lee Sung-min and Lee Hee-jun's 'Handsome Guys' confirmed to be released on June 26th]. The Fact (in Korean). Retrieved May 14, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jo Ji-young (May 16, 2024). "이성민, '핸섬가이즈' 얼굴로 웃긴다.."밥알 몇개고?" 회장님→새침부끄한 터프가이 변신" [Lee Sung-min, funny with his 'handsome guy' face... "How many grains of rice?" Chairman → Tough guy transformation]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Hyeon-rok (May 20, 2024). ""연기의 신 만난 느낌" '핸섬가이즈' 이희준, 야성미 더하기 귀요미 한스푼" ["Feels like I've met the God of Acting" 'Handsome Guys' Lee Hee-jun, a spoonful of wildness plus cuteness]. Spotv News (in Korean). Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Yu-jin (May 21, 2024). "'핸섬가이즈' 공승연, 화끈한 강심장…'청순 끝판왕'의 이유 있는 변신" ['Handsome Guys' Gong Seung Yeon, hot and strong heart... 'Queen of innocence's reasonable transformation]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeon Hyeong-hwa (September 22, 2020). "이성민X이희준X공승연 등 '핸섬가이즈' 확정..2021년 개봉" [Lee Sung-min X Lee Hee-joon X Gong Seung-yeon, etc. confirmed for 'Handsome Guys'.. Opening in 2021]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ Kim Bo-young (October 13, 2023). "'설계자'→'파묘' 韓영화에 몰린 바이어들…비즈니스 미팅 활짝[BIFF 결산]" [Buyers flocked to the Korean film 'Designer' → 'Damn the Tomb'... Business meeting in full swing [BIFF settlement]]. edaily (in Korean). Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Jo Yeon-kyung (June 11, 2024). "K코미디 통했다 '핸섬가이즈' 시체스영화제 경쟁부문 진출" [K-Comedy Hit 'Handsome Guys' Enters Sitges Film Festival Competition Section]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Na Byeong-ju (June 29, 2024). "핸섬한(?) 배우들이 말아주는 B급 코미디…영화 '핸섬가이즈' [시네마천국]" [A B-grade comedy with handsome(?) actors… Movie 'Handsome Guys' [Cinema Paradiso]]. etoday (in Korean). Retrieved July 3, 2024.
