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Aug 30, 2021 · Korean Films You Must See: A Guide to South Korea's Best Movies. Published Aug 30, 2021 at 7:00 AM EDT. By Soo Kim. Life & Trends Reporter. FOLLOW. Korean films have made their mark on the...
- Parasite (2019) This 2020 Academy Awards winner in the categories of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature Film needs no introduction, but suffice to say that Bong Joon-Ho’s story of a covert war between a rich family and a poor family in their employment gets better the second and third times you watch it.
- Minari (2020) Lee Isaac Chung’s deceptively simple film about an Arkansas Korean-American Yi family has struck a resonant chord among many Americans with its virtual cinema release in February of this year.
- Train to Busan (2016) This jumpy horror film, a nail-biting thrill ride from start to finish, plays on the moving claustrophobia of a train full of zombies.
- House of Hummingbird (2018) Fans of Lady Bird, Ghost World and Eighth Grade will appreciate this stunning coming-of-age story by director Bora Kim. It’s 1994, and Eun-hee (Park Ji-hoo) is a 14-year-old who can’t seem to get anything right.
- Poetry | Lee Chang-dong | 2010. INARGUABLY and I say this in bold letters on purpose, the best Korean movie of the century. Lee Chang-dong is undoubtedly one of the best contemporary screenwriters and directors working today.
- Memories of Murder | Bong Joon-ho | 2003. Richly detailed and nerve-racking, “Memories of Murder” is a masterful work in character study and in creating a disquieting and chaotic atmosphere throughout a film.
- Peppermint Candy | Lee Chang-dong | 2000. Lee Chang-dong’s “Peppermint Candy” is an unflinching and unhurried examination of a man against the backdrop of the ever-changing, volatile sociopolitical environment in Korea.
- The Wailing | Na Hong-jin | 2016. Na Hong-jin seamlessly blends multiple genres with ease, constructing a psychological horror movie involving satanic cults and ancient folk tales.
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- Parasite. Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-gyun, Jo Yeo-jeong. 1,063 votes. Acclaimed director Bong Joon Ho weaves together dark humor, social critique, and suspense in this genre-defying tale of an impoverished family infiltrating the lives of a wealthy household to climb the socio-economic ladder.
- Oldboy. Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jung. 701 votes. This twisted, thrilling revenge saga, directed by Park Chan-wook, follows the story of a man who is mysteriously kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years before being released, only to find himself involved in a cruel game of cat and mouse with his captor.
- Memories of Murder. Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roi-ha. 451 votes. Based on true events of the Hwaseong serial murders, this gripping crime thriller by Bong Joon Ho delves into the investigation of a gruesome killing spree that terrorized the region in the 1980s.
- I Saw the Devil. Lee Byung-hun, Choi Min-sik, Jeon Gook-hwan. 356 votes. Kim Jee-woon's relentless tale of moral ambiguity pits a grief-stricken secret agent against a sadistic serial killer, taking vengeance to unprecedented levels.
Oct 3, 2023 · Watch these 20 movies on streaming services like Netflix, Prime, and Tubi to appreciate the craft of filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan-wook, and more. From Oldboy to Past Lives and beyond ...
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Mar 24, 2023 · This list of the best Korean films includes required classics and newer releases in many genres, including psychological thrillers, nightmare-inducing horror movies, romantic comedies and ...
Feb 16, 2020 · Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are twenty more great Korean films to watch if you've just discovered Parasite. 21. Honourable Mention: Kim Ji-young, Born 1982. It's not yet out in Europe ...
