Bong Joon Ho’s critically acclaimed film ‘Parasite‘ is known for its incredible detail, but like any movie, a few small mistakes and inconsistencies slipped through. These aren’t flaws that ruin the film—just minor details you might notice on a second viewing. From a floating rock to objects that seem to move on their own, here are ten little errors to look out for when you watch ‘Parasite’ again, whether it’s the Park family’s house or the Kim family’s basement.
The Scholar’s Rock That Floats
During the flood scene, the large scholar’s rock unexpectedly floats back towards Ki-woo. This makes it seem much lighter than the characters previously described, and it moves in a way a heavy stone wouldn’t. It looks less like a real, weighty object and more like a prop being used in place of one, which disrupts the feeling that it’s actually heavy.
Peach Fuzz Amount Shifts Between Shots
The Kims create a noticeable continuity error when using peach fuzz to provoke the housekeeper. The amount of fuzz visible on the tissue changes suddenly between different camera angles – sometimes it looks like a light dusting, and other times much more substantial. Because the tissue remains in the center of the shot, this jump in consistency is clearly visible, showing the prop wasn’t reset to exactly the same position between takes.
Pizza Box Stack Size Jumps
During the pizza box folding scene, the stack of boxes seems to change size and shape between shots. Sometimes the pile looks messy, then suddenly appears neater, even though no one is shown fixing it. The number of boxes also seems to go up and down, likely because different shots were combined during editing. It’s a minor continuity error in an otherwise carefully planned scene.
A Soju Bottle That Reorients Itself
As a real cinema fan, I always notice little things, and I spotted a funny continuity error during the party scene at the Parks’ house. There’s a green bottle on the table, and between shots, it subtly rotates – the label is facing the camera one moment, then turned away the next, even though nobody touches it! Also, the glasses around it seem to shift positions slightly with each camera angle. It’s one of those common little mistakes that happen in busy scenes with lots of people around a table – totally forgivable, but I always notice it!
Gear Selector Position Doesn’t Match the Action
Okay, so I was watching this scene with Mr. Kim driving, and something felt…off. The car kind of jerked like it was changing gears, but when you glanced at the gear shift behind him, it didn’t quite match up with what was happening. Then they cut to a different shot, and the gear selector was clearly in the wrong position for what just happened a second ago. Because they were switching between shots inside and outside the car, it was actually pretty noticeable. It’s one of those little details about cars in movies that you probably wouldn’t catch unless you were really paying attention, but it stood out to me!
“Soaked” Wardrobe Dries Too Fast
During a rainy scene, the Kim family’s wet clothes appear differently depending on how close the camera is. Wide shots show brighter, more saturated colors, while close-ups make the fabric look duller. This happens because the actors’ clothes weren’t always consistently wet between each take, and the quick changes in camera angle and movement emphasize these differences. The rain effects don’t quite match up because of the fast editing and complicated scene blocking.
Garden Party Platters Refill Between Edits
During the garden party scene, the food trays magically refill between shots. This happens while the characters are talking and the camera isn’t directly on the food, but viewers can still see it happening. Because background actors are constantly moving in and out of the scene, the refilling looks like it happens instantly. This is a common problem with showing food at parties in movies and TV shows – keeping the trays consistently full is a challenge.
Morse-Code Lamp Pattern Isn’t Consistent
During the nighttime scenes with the basement lights, the patterns on the light switches don’t always match the number of times the lights blink on screen. Sometimes a close-up shot shows a different number of flashes than what we see in the wider shot. This is probably because the filmmakers combined footage from different takes, creating a slight mismatch in timing that’s noticeable if you pay close attention to each blink.
The Backyard Teepee Subtly Repositions
The child’s teepee in the Parks’ yard appears to subtly change position between different camera shots. The opening flap and even the shadows around it aren’t quite the same from one shot to the next, and the stakes holding it down don’t line up perfectly. It’s a small, almost unnoticeable detail that becomes apparent when comparing individual frames.
Pantry and Countertop Levels Don’t Match Across Cuts
When filming in kitchens, things like kimchi jars and piles of dishes seem to change how full they are or where they’re placed depending on the camera angle. A jar that looks half-empty up close might appear fuller when viewed from a different perspective. Likewise, a dish rack can gain or lose a plate between shots without anyone physically moving it. These small changes to props create minor inconsistencies in scenes that otherwise look smooth and natural.
Let us know what small mistake you noticed first in ‘Parasite’—or share any other errors you’ve found—in the comments below!
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