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: Critics from Rotten Tomatoes and The Movie Database (TMDB) highlight the film's "atmospheric psychological horror" and strong emotional foundation. The production quality, costumes, and cinematography are frequently cited as its strongest points.

: Many viewers find the two-hour runtime too long for the amount of story provided. Some critics on IMDb describe the script as "mind-numbingly slow" and lacking genuine horror scares. The Guardian (2021)

: While some appreciate the late-film plot twists, others found the extensive flashbacks used to explain them to be tedious. : Critics from Rotten Tomatoes and The Movie

These video reviews provide more context on the film's blend of Vietnamese folklore and modern pop culture: The Guardian (2021) - Movie Review YouTube · Sezer T The Guardian (2021) - A Must-See Vietnamese Horror Film TikTok · azmirakmar Some critics on IMDb describe the script as

: Given the pop-star setting, the film features several musical numbers and "eye candy" sequences that some find entertaining, though others feel they distract from the horror.