"Yeongasi" is "Deranged"

"Yeongasi", the summer movie offering of CJ Entertainment and Ozone Films Co., Ltd. finally gets its official international title - "Deranged". By definition, "derange" relates to insanity, craziness or psychological disturbance.

The title "Deranged" describes the mental state of a victim of the strange and rapidly spreading infection. The disease, which is transmitted by mutated parasitic horsehair worms called "yeongasi", is caused by a virus that takes control of the human brain. It turns the victim into a water-thirsty zombie who unknowingly jumps into the water and eventually drowns. More information about the blockbuster movie can be found here.

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Acclaimed Korean actor Kim Myung-min stars as Jae-hyuk, a father who strives to save his wife and children who have apparently been infected by the deadly virus. Meanwhile Shinhwa member Kim Dong-wan plays Jae-hyuk's brother Jae-pil, a detective who helps in the investigation of the outbreak. Other cast members include Moon Jeong-hee who portrays Jae-hyuk's wife, and Lee Hanee, who plays Jae-pil's fiancee.

"Deranged" is directed by screenwriter-turned-director Park Jeong-woo, and is slated for release this July.

Source: CJ Entertainment

Written by: Michelle