Killer Toon starts strongly – an interesting premise deftly realised with the help of exquisitely dark, stunning webtoon visuals – and though the film somewhat loses its way in its middle section, ultimately it stands as an engaging addition to the Korean horror film genre; complete with several perfectly creepy moments along the way. [Read More]
People: Um Ki-joon
Man of Vendetta (파괴된 사나이, 2010) review: respectable thriller, shame about the title
While “race against time” thrillers are two-a-penny in almost any culture, not least South Korean cinema, Man of Vendetta nonetheless manages to supplant expectations on several occasions and, thankfully, steers clear of any forced upbeat moments and saccharine segments to allow for some genuine unpredictability and gravitas to be displayed. [Read More]