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Monster
몬스터
2014 113 min South Korea 18+
★6.7
Thriller, Drama
Director: In-ho Hwang
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Description
Bok-Soon runs a street stall, cares for her younger sister, and is feared by many because of her quick temper. When Tae-Soo murders her sister, rage consumes her completely as she stalks the killer.
Worldwide:
$3.68M
Starring
Lee Min-ki
Actor
Kim Go-eun
Actor
Kim Bo-ra
Actor
Key opinion
Monster (2014) is a polarizing thriller that blends dark comedy, horror, and melodrama with varying degrees of success. While many viewers are drawn to Lee Min-ki's compelling portrayal of the antagonist, the film's jarring tonal shifts and uneven narrative focus lead to a split in audience reception.
| Acting | Lee Min-ki delivers a charismatic and compelling performance as a cold, unsettling antagonist. | |
| Originality | The film utilizes abrupt and jarring genre shifts, oscillating between dark comedy, thriller, and drama, which some find innovative and others find confusing. | |
| Acting | The portrayal of the lead heroine, Park Boon-soon, divides viewers: some appreciate her abrasive bravery and complexity, while others find the character ineffective or overacted. | |
| Direction | The narrative structure and direction are perceived as inconsistent, with some praising the tense, purposeful violence and others criticizing the lack of focus and coherence. | |
| Emotion | The film fails to meet expectations for those seeking a straightforward horror or slasher experience, as the tone leans heavily into dark humor and character study. |