Having helmed several romantic dramas already, director Lee Moon-young decided to turn to the Horror/Thriller genre for his next narrative feature, a backwoods thriller laced with so-called ‘Torture-Porn' aesthetics known as “The Human Trap.” Originally called “The Trap” upon its release back in Korean cinemas in 2021, the film finds new life with its domestic VOD release on January 12 through Cinephobia Releasing.

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Attempting to take a trip into the woods, Ji-ae (Kang Byeol), Chae-rim (Kang Seung-hyun), Jung-ho (Park Yeon-woo), and Ki-young (Kim Dong-ho) head out on a camping trip where they're told not to wander too far away due to the animal traps set up in the nearby forests. As they set about trying to enjoy their experience, a series of events involving a homeless man living in the woods force them to consider their options for leaving. However,...