Korean horror may be more or less a mixed bag these days, but when it comes to the thriller genre, Korean cinema have yet to miss a beat. First-time director Jang Cheol-Soo’s (who had assisted Kim Ki-Duk with many projects) film “Hangul: Kim Bok-Nam Salinsageonui Jeonmal” (translated; “The Whole Story of the Bok-Nam Murder Case“) was a runaway hit in South Korea, and now has been released in the U.S. with the title “Bedevilled” after being selected as an … more
I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: slasher-style films are a dime a dozen. For studios, they tend to be a low-cost investment almost always promising a respectable return. What varies is the set-up – who’s the killer, who’s his (or her) backstory, what’s the hack-slash-cut weapon of choice, who’re the victims, etc. Of course, those are a lot of variables, and that’s primarily why studios will almost always produce some variation … more
A Korean film that almost took me by surprise. Winner of numerous international film awards including best actress and best new director. Not for the faint of heart. See Full Review Here.