Bedevilled (2010)
Directed by: Cheol-soo Jang
Starring: Yeong-hie Seo, Seong-Won Ji, Min-ho Hwang, Ji-eun Lee
Rated: NR (TMM Suggested: R for Strong Graphic Violence Including Depictions of Physical and Sexual Abuse)
Running Time: 1 h 55 m
TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Themes, Story, Acting, Writing
WEAKNESSES: Content, Somewhat Predictable
A woman in an isolated village whom is constantly subject to abuse seeks help from a friend from Seoul.
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Memories of Murder (2003)
Directed by: Bong Joon-Ho
Starring: Kang-ho Song, Sang-kyung Kim, Roe-ha Kim
Rated: NR (TMM Suggested R for Strong Violence and Disturbing Material)
Running Time: 2 h 12 m
TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Directing, Writing, Characters, Acting, Message
WEAKNESSES: Pacing During Second Act
“Memories of Murder” tells the true story of the Hwaseong Serial Killer as told from the perspective of the police officers working to catch him.
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A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
Directed by: Jee-woon Kim
Starring: Soo-jung Lim, Kap-su Kim, Jung-ah Yum, Geun-young Moon
Rated: R for Some Violence and Disturbing Images
Running Time: 1 h 55 m
TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Directing, Acting, Sound Design, Atmosphere
WEAKNESSES: Pacing
A family struggles to deal with a horrible tragedy.
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