Which country produced the 2016 supernatural horror film The Wailing?

South Korea produced the 2016 supernatural horror film The Wailing.

Written and directed by Na Hong-jin, the film is set in a remote rural village where a mysterious illness and a series of violent incidents trigger fear and suspicion. Kwak Do-won plays Jong-goo, a police officer whose daughter becomes connected to the disturbing events.

The Wailing combines police investigation, folk belief, possession, and religious imagery. Its story deliberately presents competing explanations, including Korean shamanic traditions and Christian symbolism, making interpretation part of the film’s unsettling effect.

The film premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival in the Midnight Screenings section. It received strong international attention for its atmosphere, performances, and ambiguity. The title’s English translation refers to both grief and the sound of crying, while the Korean title is Gokseong, the name of the setting.