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Seventh Moon is a horror film from 2008 that follows a young couple, Melissa and Yul, as they travel to China to celebrate the ancient festival of the Seventh Moon. They decided to take a detour to an old village where Yul's relatives live. Along the way, they come across a group of creepy people, who warn them of ghosts and spirits that roam the area at night. Despite the warnings, Melissa and Yul venture deeper into the village which was a big mistake. The film begins with Melissa (Amy Smart) and Yul (Tim Chiou) flying to China for their honeymoon. They seem like a happy couple, but they're not completely comfortable in their surroundings. The film sets up a contrast between the bright lights of modern-day Hong Kong and the remoteness of the countryside. While they take a detour to the village, they run into some trouble as their taxi driver tells them he can't take them any further. At this point, the couple is stranded in the middle of nowhere, without any communication, and with only each other for company. As they make their way to the village by foot, they soon realize they've made a mistake. The roads are treacherous, and the landscape is desolate. The village they reach appears to be abandoned, and they discover that the villagers have been preparing for the Seventh Moon festival, which is known as the time of the dead. They encounter a group of locals who are getting ready for the festival and seem to be planning something. Melissa is uncomfortable but Yul is skeptical and curious. Soon after arriving in the village, the couple hears strange noises, and things begin to get creepy. They are warned not to be outside as unexplainable things happen during the Seventh Moon, but unfortunately, they stay outside in their hut after nightfall. The characters are plunged into a world of terror as they're stalked by dark, shadowy figures. The entire village is filled with secrets, which are slowly revealed as the couple fights to survive. The movie, Seventh Moon is a mix of genres; it is a horror film, an adventure film, and a romance film. The cinematography is excellent, capturing the beauty of rural China with the natural beauty of shadows and light. The film features an interesting and innovative use of sound design that builds tension and effectively adds to the horror elements of the movie. The primary strength of the film is in its ability to create a sense of creeping, sustained dread that continues to build until the final scene. Amy Smart and Tim Chiou, the couple at the center of the film, do an excellent job of conveying the couple's arc. Initially, the two are a bit estranged as they learn to work together to survive this unknown danger. Yul begins to take his responsibilities more seriously while Melissa struggles to keep her composure. The supporting cast is excellent as well, and their strange behavior adds to the film's surreal atmosphere. Overall, Seventh Moon is a smart, effective, and chilling horror film that draws on the rich cultural traditions of rural China to create a unique and memorable viewing experience. The film touches upon the themes of mourning, grief, and forgiveness, and how people deal with bereavement in their lives. It is beautifully shot, well-acted, and the scares are genuinely spooky, which make it a horror film worth watching.