Yoon Jae-yeon
Corée 2003 35mm 100min. corean o.v. english s-t.

Along a foggy wooded path towards the school dormitory is a mythical stairway with 28 steps, known to all as the "wishing stairs." Legend has it that if someone wishes with all her might as she climbs them, her heart’s desire will be granted by a fox spirit that inhabits the land. Innocent sounding enough, the stairs hold both the power for good and the power for evil. So-hee and Jin-sung are aspiring ballet dancers at the high school. As best friends, So-hee’s natural talents are a touchy point in their complicated and possessive friendship. With a competition looming and both vying for the top spot, it’s just a matter of time before someone starts climbing those magical stairs… With spine-tingling special effects and the appropriate dose of blood-from-the-showerhead scenes, this Korean horror will keep you at the edge of your seat! Chock-full of chilling twists and bizarre happenings, The Wishing Stairs is all that you’ve come to expect from Asian horror and much, much more. A must see for fear-junkies and thrill-seekers alike, get ready and hold on tight for a jump-out-of-your-seat cinematic experience like no other! - KS