The film was based on the concept that "ghosts or spirits can exist within the reality of human beings". So, there is definitely a ghost present. As "she" relentlessly and cold-bloodedly attacks Pil-gi using the actual house itself, the same house that he has been dreaming of owning in order to finally attain true happiness. While the horror element is obvious, it shouldn't be forgotten that the director also incorporates some solid comedic elements to the film, humor that'll have the audience rolling in their seats with laughter. For example, the climax of the film is intensely scary, but the audience won't be able to help but burst out with laughter, this being the true catharsis of the story. As Pil-gi and the ghost fight it out for claims on the house, the audience's attention is sure to be locked with fright and laughter for beginning to end.

Newly Built house for the Ghost?

The house that is the setting of the film and that which symbolizes Pil-gi's life dream and aspiration, sits atop a hill overlooking the ocean. It's estimated value is 250,000 US dollars. Just a single glance of the beautiful view from the house is enough to inspire the love of nature in anyone, guaranteeing that anyone would be obsessed with keeping the house for themselves.

As a contrast, Pil-gi works as an engineer at a shipyard that could be described as a grey, industrial wasteland. Day in and day out, he is surrounded by machinery and symbols of technology, which is why when he is back at home amidst the serene, peaceful environment of nature he knows that he is at home. But ironically, he is forced to wage a war against the most unlikely and absurd opponent for rights to his house, a ghost.

Enormous CG works, special effects, and... Chickens in Wire action!

As the director KIM admits, "Ghost House " is different from his previous films. First of all, when it comes to cinematography, computer graphics were used for more than 50% of the whole movie. Not to mention the amount of action sequences with the use of wires. A scene of particular interest is when Pil-gi is being chased out by the chickens and is running up on the roof of the house. Here, he is surrounded by hens that seemingly have taken an oath of vengeance against him for the murder of their friend committed by Pil-gi's father long ago. The shooting of this scene required very skillful and inventive shooting techniques, and it also called upon a specialized cinematographer as well.