Seventh Moon

The story takes place during the annual Hungry Ghost Festival, a Taoist tradition celebrated with rituals to honor and appease wandering spirits. The festival's customs and eerie atmosphere are central to the plot's supernatural elements, occurring in a period when ghostly folklore is actively observed and feared.

The movie is set in rural China during the Hungry Ghost Festival, a time marked by reverence for ancestors and the spirits' visitations. The village scenes feature traditional structures, eerie nighttime atmospheres, and offerings left in the streets. The cave and cemetery serve as supernatural battlegrounds with symbolic and ritual significance.

🌓 Sacrifice

The theme of sacrifice is prominent as characters are forced to endure and accept their roles in appeasing demonic forces. Yul sacrifices himself to save Melissa, emphasizing themes of selflessness and love. The villagers’ ritual sacrifices reveal the dark side of cultural traditions and their impact on individuals.

🌑 Superstition

Superstition drives the narrative, with rituals and beliefs influencing characters' actions. The village’s customs and the presence of spirits highlight how cultural superstition can blur the line between reality and the supernatural. The film explores the power of myths in shaping behaviors and fears.