Film enthusiasts have become very sophisticated, and even more so fans of thrillers. It seems that all the ideas have already been removed and the endings for the films have been invented, there is nothing to be surprised. In this case, fans of this genre have two options: to reconsider old masterpieces or turn to the film industry of another people. Thrillers from the Korean movie collection amaze with their realism. There are no incredible tricks and the main characters do not dodge a hundred bullets at the same time. The highlight is a very subtle humor, even in intense scenarios. Add to this a pinch of psychological moments and you will get a good alternative to Hollywood films.
But it is worth noting the cruelty of this genre, in Asia they are not at all shy about dumping all the events in the most terrible role on the viewer. The scenarios are diverse, directors do not turn to the usual cliches.
We bring to your attention the top 10 best Korean thrillers: a list of Asian detective films that can terrify even the most sophisticated viewer.
10. Empathy for Madame Revenge (2005)
The film shows real human feelings. Asian cinema can penetrate very deeply into the soul, as it turned out with this picture “Empathy for Madame Revenge”.
The main character goes to prison on false charges of abducting a child. Survival in such terrible conditions helps her a sense of revenge. She does not give up and becomes a universal favorite. Together with her cellmates, she is developing a plan and after 13 years she has the opportunity to implement it. She is helped by her friends in prison.
An unusual scenario makes you look inside yourself and look for answers to important life questions.
9. Blind (2011)
Asian films are famous for the original plot, realistic brutality and excellent acting. This picture was no exception, “Blind”Tells us about the missing girl who is hit by a car and disappears from the scene of the crime. The detective suspects that the two cases are connected, but two witnesses become the only clue. Insolent and young bully and blind naive girl. The problem is that they say completely different things that do not intersect.
The film received many awards and good reviews from the audience. It is worth noting not a typical plot for which I want to follow frame by frame.
8. Door lock (2018)
Dedicated to everyone who loves action films. The picture was intriguing and atmospheric. There is torture, and a maniac, and blood and investigations.
An ordinary bank employee began to suspect something was amiss in the morning with a door lock. As if someone was opening it. When contacting the police, she was told that she was exaggerating and did not believe her guesses. That's just information about a neighbor who had the same problem, and then she disappeared, making the girl seriously scared. Also, strange and frightening events take place at work. The problem has to be solved independently.
7. Shadow of the kill (2018)
This picture is for those who really want to become a detective and puzzle over all kinds of evidence and evidence. Film "Shadow of the kill”Shows an incredible variety of detective work.
The main character, who works in the anti-drug department, finds himself in a difficult life situation. A dangerous criminal confesses to murder for which he goes to jail. But demanding a deal, he talks about the graves of victims of a decade ago.
The police officer understands that this is his chance to solve the crimes and is being transferred to the murder department. But everything is not so simple. Soon his life is completely changing.
6. Bandit, cop, devil (2019)
The famous theme of gangsters and police takes an unexpected turn. Recently released movie “Bandit, cop, devil”Talks about how two different worlds that hate each other have to work together.
A serial killer attacks the criminal boss, only he remains alive from the whole team. Revenge prevails and in order to catch this villain, he has to turn to a famous policeman for help. In turn, the policeman has a great dislike of the gangster, but he wants to catch a maniac more.
5. The New World (2013)
The familiar plot in the skillful hands of the director becomes a real masterpiece. So you can say about the movie “New world”.
The protagonist introduces himself into a large gangster group and has been in it for several years. But not just quietly watching everything, but showing his leadership skills. Climbing the criminal career ladder, he finds himself in a race for the title of boss.
Now he faces a difficult choice. Remain a policeman and work under the guidance of an unpleasant boss or become the head of a large group yourself. What choice will he make?
4. I saw the devil (2011)
The film turned out to be very cruel. It has an incredible amount of violence and outright tin. It is contraindicated for all the faint of heart.
Istria “I saw the devil”Tells of a policeman whose bride was ruthlessly killed. He undertakes to investigate this matter and checks everyone who is registered. The search is fast and he soon finds a tormentor beloved. But here to hand over to the police and put him in jail, the suffering groom is in no hurry. He has his own plans.
3. The Persecutor (2008)
The former policeman works as a pimp. Once he notices that his workers began to disappear. When the last girl goes to the client, leaving her little daughter alone at home, and does not return, the pimp decides to recall her police skills and investigate this matter.
At first he thought that a competitor was luring them. But it turns out that everyone had the same person before the murder. And that changes the matter.
Film "Pursuer”Is based on real events with the history of a maniac who killed 21 victims from 2002 to 2004, among whom were young prostitutes and elderly prosperous people.
2. A Man Out of Nowhere (2010)
One of the best Korean films, according to many viewers and critics. Filmed “Man out of nowhere"Incredibly atmospheric and professional, for which I want to thank the operator. The plot is also up to par.
A woman works as a dancer in a local bar and does not pay attention to her child at all. She is more worried about adventures on the whole head and she steals an important thing from the drug lord. Now she is haunted by a gang that kills everyone in its path. But by chance they catch a quiet and calm, at first glance, pawnshop employee. Here everything changes.
1. Oldboy (2004)
A difficult scenario, supported by a difficult perception and ambiguous play of actors. At first it seems as if some kind of confusion is occurring, but events make you think about many things of life.
“Oldboy”Is known to all fans of Asian thrillers. This story is about a man who gets into the station for hooliganism while drunk. But when he is released on bail, which was made for him by a childhood friend, he disappears. He was kidnapped and put in a windowless room for 15 years.