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The Red Shoes (2005)

“One size kills all”

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Plot

In the heart of a tumultuous divorce instigated by her adulterous husband, Sun-jae seeks refuge in a rustic, dilapidated apartment at Goksung Station, accompanied by her innocent young daughter, Han Tae-soo. Their simple life takes a sinister turn when Sun-jae stumbles upon a bewitching pair of red shoes on a desolate subway platform. As if under an enchantment, Tae-soo becomes obsessively drawn to the shoes, a peculiar fascination that seems to infect anyone who lays eyes on them with a potent cocktail of greed and envy. However, these are no ordinary shoes. Their presence triggers a series of ghostly apparitions and blood-soaked nightmares that plague Sun-jae. The eerie occurrences escalate when her friend, Kim-mi Hee, surreptitiously swipes the shoes, only to meet a gruesome and untimely end. Amid the chaos, Sun-jae finds a confidant in Cho-in Choi, a charismatic architect decorator she's recently started dating. His curiosity piqued, Choi delves into the mystery surrounding the shoes, revealing a connection to a hauntingly beautiful photograph from 1944. As Choi peels back layers of the past, the tragic destiny of the shoes' original owner unravels, suggesting a curse that dooms all who dare to possess the crimson footwear. Together, Sun-jae and Choi must unravel the twisted threads of the past to lay the restless spirits to rest. Yet, as they edge closer to the truth, they must ask themselves - can they truly escape the malevolent grip of the red shoes, or are they simply its next victims? This chilling tale weaves together elements of the supernatural with human greed and betrayal, serving as a stark reminder of the price one pays for covetous desire.

Where to watch The Red Shoes?

The Red Shoes is a horror movie featuring Kim Hye-soo and directed by Kim Yong-gyun.

The Red Shoes is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and VUDU Free.

It is also possible to buy The Red Shoes on Vudu.