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The Chase
반드시 잡는다
2017 110 min South Korea 16+
★6.8
Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Director: Hongsun Kim
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Description
After people in his town start turning up dead, a grumpy landlord is visited by a man who recounts an unsolved serial murder case from 30 years ago that may hold the clue to what is happening now.
Worldwide:
$3
Starring
Baek Yoon-shik
Actor
Sung Dong-il
Actor
Chun Ho-jin
Actor
Key opinion
This South Korean thriller blends gritty crime drama with dark humor, focusing on an elderly cast to differentiate itself from standard genre fare. While it begins with a shaky, somewhat sluggish tone, it builds tension through a twist-heavy narrative that rewards viewers who appreciate its peculiar, character-driven pace.
| Acting | The casting of actual elderly actors provides a refreshing and authentic departure from genre tropes where younger actors play older roles. | |
| Theme | The narrative effectively balances dark, eccentric humor with graphic elements, maintaining a creepy atmosphere throughout. | |
| Score | The score evolves from jarringly experimental beginnings into an epic, tension-building orchestral soundscape that elevates the final act. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split: some find the slow, deliberate character exploration engaging, while others perceive the start as bland and shaky. |