The Sudden Deluge: Parasite, Matthew 24:36-51, and Immanent Apocalyptic Imagery

Bong Joon Ho’s 2019 film Parasite shares significant imagery with the apocalyptic teachings in Matthew 24:36-51. Both feature oblivious carousers before a flood, sleeping homeowners, and domestic workers caught unaware by a returning homeowner. This article argues that this shared imagery gives Para...

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Main Author: Abernethy, Diana (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2024
In: The journal of religion and film
Year: 2024, Volume: 28, Issue: 2, Pages: 1-35
Further subjects:B Apocalyptic
B Bible and Film
B Bong Joon Ho
B Korean cinema
B Gisaengchung
B Matthew 24
B Parasite
B Gospel of Matthew
B Capitalism
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