Locally-produced films are a big deal in Taiwan. The latest box office smash is Incantation, a horror movie that’s reached a significant milestone.
A group of Taiwanese filmmakers light firecrackers outside of a movie theater. Their most recent film has just made NT$100 million at the domestic box office. Incantation is a horror film set in Kaohsiung. It’s about cults, possession, and evil spirits. The film is a spine-chilling paranormal tale that’s guaranteed to keep you up at night, but maybe that’s exactly what moviegoers want, because this terrifying tale crossed the major box office milestone just two weeks after its release.
It’s the highest-grossing local film this year, and it’s the highest-grossing locally-made horror film since The Tag Along 2.
The film’s director and cast attended a ceremony to commemorate their milestone achievement where they unveiled a sculpture of the evil deity at the center of the movie.
Incantation is filmed in the style of a documentary. The movie is based on a true story that took place 17 years ago. A family of six in Kaohsiung said to be involved in a cult committed a string of heinous crimes. The film then picks up with a film crew exploring the cult’s land.
With news of Incantation’s success spreading over Taiwan’s long weekend, the film’s performance at the box office this week is expected to be even more impressive.