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Description
Soo-hyun, who has recently moved into a new house, buys a used washing machine through a second-hand app but finds out it doesn’t work. Annoyed by the seller’s irresponsibility, she leaves a comment calling the seller a con man, and reports it to the police. Little does she know that the seller is a psychopathic serial killer who uses an online second-hand market to lure his victims. Her comment renders his hunt for a new victim all but impossible so she becomes his next target. She starts receiving obscene phone calls, countless unwanted food deliveries, and strange men knocking on her door looking for a good time. A trip to the sender’s address proves deadly serious when the police and Soo-hyun find a man’s dead body.
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Target is a gripping thriller that draws on the anxieties of modern online second-hand trading to create a realistic, albeit conventional, narrative. While it effectively captures the suffocating dread of being targeted by a vengeful stranger, opinions vary on whether it successfully maintains consistent tension throughout.
| Culture | The premise offers a highly relevant and relatable warning about the dangers of contemporary online commerce and scam culture. | |
| Acting | Shin Hye-sun provides a compelling and likable anchor for the protagonist, effectively conveying the realistic panic and vulnerability of a stalking victim. | |
| Direction | The fight choreography stands out for being well-staged and grounded in realism rather than stylistic excess. | |
| Originality | The plot follows a predictable, formulaic template similar to other Korean thriller entries like 'Door Lock,' failing to offer a fresh perspective. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on tension are divided: some find the film's suffocating atmosphere masterfully executed, while others feel it fails to generate genuine thriller-level suspense. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed inconsistently, with some finding the film gripping throughout and others noting noticeable lulls in momentum. |