‘Incantation’ Trailer: New Found Footage Is Taiwan’s ‘Most Terrifying Film Ever Made’
Religious horror is a staple of the found footage subgenre. From Paranormal Activity to The Last Exorcism, God and the demonic are ripe for the picking for the DIY filmmaking technique. Director Kevin Ko is tapping into this tradition with his new film Incantation. It’s apparently the scariest film ever made in Taiwan and it’s coming to terrify us on Netflix this July.
Loosely based on a true story, Incantation follows Li Ronan was cursed six years ago after breaking a religious taboo. Now, she must protect her daughter from the consequences of her actions.
Watch the terrifying trailer below:
Director Ko said of Incantation:
“I know how to scare the audience with an effective horror sequence. But a good horror movie is not just about these tricks. The core has to be about human nature. Ultimately, the audience has to care about the characters. Respect for religion, especially religious taboos and religions that are very obscure, has some degree of fear in it. I love scary stories, and even so I didn’t really quite dare to touch this topic. I wanted to magnify this feeling in Incantation.”
Ko also said that the film is based on internet culture and the idea of chain letters. He was also influenced by iconic J-horror films such as Ringu and Dark Water.
Janelle Ong, Chinese Language Content Acquisition Manager for Netflix, said:
“Incantation has resonated strongly with Taiwanese audiences, and we are excited to share this movie with our members around the world. Asian horror has been very influential in shaping the genre and bringing it to new heights. We are proud to partner with a new generation of Asian filmmakers who are creating the movies that will define what terror means for today’s viewers.”
Incantation hits Netflix on July 8.
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