South Korea Synopsis
Inspired by a murder-mystery-turned-legend surrounding a massacre near "Sam's Lake," the film follows Sam, a young woman who, every summer, returns home to the secluded lakeside cottage she grew up in, to reconnect with her traditions and memories of the past deep within an isolated forest.
Horror + Thriller in South Korea
37 South Korea titles in our catalog blend the Horror and Thriller genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Sam's Lake itself).
The 2004–2006 South Korea Window
In the crowded 2004-2006 South Korea release window, Sam's Lake sits at #125 of 128. The leaderboard below contextualises its neighbours.
The 2000s South Korea Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2000s in South Korea, 321 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Sam's Lake premiered alongside 44 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 44 other South Korea films in 2005.
The 182nd South Korea title from South Korea we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1955).
Our South Korea catalog contains 1,397 titles in total (931 films).
Audience Engagement
13 audience reviews — more than 22% of South Korea films in our index.
Popularity sits at the 2th percentile among South Korea films.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,378 of 1,397 South Korea films indexed here (1st percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -2.4 points below the South Korea average of 6.9/10.
Among South Korea Horror productions specifically: #83 of 89 (top 93%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | South Korea, Canada, United States of America |
| Original Language | En |
| Production Companies | One Eye Open, .40 Caliber |
| Runtime | 1h 27m |
| Release Date | January 1, 2005 |
| IMDb | tt0423116 |