THE MIMIC is a relatively low budget, amorphous slice of Korean horror not for those looking for action or in-your-face scares. Instead it's a brooding kind of melodrama, similar in style to THE WAILING, and small scale in its depiction of a small family at the mercy of sinister supernatural forces. It's a film without much in the way of plot; in its place there's depth and plenty of it, alongside the usual strong production values familiar from Korean cinema and exemplary performances from an enthusiastic and willing cast. The horror is slow burning, building gradually to a subterranean climax which features some memorably nasty-looking antagonists. Not a classic, but better than the other IMDb reviews would have you believe.

I ususally am not a fan of movies that have characters in them, that act in a really bad way. In a way that will make you and me and every person who thinks logical cringe to say the least. We have one of those scenes towards the end with the mom ... but I forgive the movie. I forgive it especially because it really turns up the heat in the last third of the movie.

So if you feel there is not enough horror or excitement in the beginning, try to stick with it. It is rewarding I'd say in the end (no pun intended). Being a fan of Korean movies in general, I might not be objective, but then again who really is? We all judge and review movies based on certain factors and never can be completely objective. So while this isn't the best of anything out of Korea, it still has a lot potential and really is well done

I have a soft spot for Asian horror films. While the movie does move at a slow pace, it does continually build suspense. Sure, there are some clichés in the movie, but a positive benefit is that the movie is without jump scares. Some viewers might find the ending to be "infuriating" as it defers from a traditional feel good ending, but let's be honest here. Most horror movies involve regular people dealing with grief or trauma while simultaneously battling supernatural entities. The movie is ultimately about a woman dealing with grief and trying to keep her family together. The main characters household is charitable to a deadly fault. Ultimately, the woman's grief defies all rational logic as she is continuously warned about the impending perils she's facing. The concept of a mimic, an entity that mirrors the voice of a loved one, may not be the most innovative monster. However, the movie portrays the creature in an interesting way. If you're a fan of Asian movies that deal with human trauma and the supernatural, this may be a good watch for you. One word of caution, this is a horror movie and horror protagonist always make dumb mistakes. The cinematography was great, the acting was believable, but there were no memorable scores or music to really drive it home. Ultimately, I think it's worth a watch if you don't mind a slow build up.