Memories of Murder

Festooned with awards, this powerful and complex thriller follows two detectives as they struggle to identify the murderer of a young murder victim, only to discover t... more >

Festooned with awards, this powerful and complex thriller follows two detectives as they struggle to identify the murderer of a young murder victim, only to discover that they are witnessing the first of a series of brutal killings. Further evidence of the riches to be found in Korean cinema, Joon-Ho Bong’s film is a masterfully directed serial killer tale based on a true case – Making intelligent reference to the social situation in Korea at the time – with the government too busy suppressing its citizens to put resources into a proper investigation. Memories of Murder is blackly humorous and provocative. < less

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A startling film based on a true story, that follows two policemen's attempts to track down a serial killer preying on women in South Korea. The film switches expertly... more >

A startling film based on a true story, that follows two policemen's attempts to track down a serial killer preying on women in South Korea. The film switches expertly from scenes of broad farce to grim horror, and although the standard set-up of an older cop's altercations with a young hotshot brought in to solve a case is hardly original, the conflict is founded in insecurity rather than mere disagreement, and opens up into a profound study of the nature of man's failings. Even the most sympathetic officers fall to corruption, while the disquieting interrogation scenes reveal a sadistic impulse that burns through the supposedly empathetic protagonists. The sober, subdued final shot has a sad resonance that lingers long after the credits have ended. < less

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• Deleted Scenes with optional Director's Commentary
• Real Life Memories of Murder - Director Joon-Ho Bong discussing the real events that inspired the film
• Cast Interviews
• CGI featurette
• Trailers.

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