7 Most Intense Korean Thrillers Of Park Chan-Wook

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Khushi Arora
Mar 13, 2025

Oldboy

Released in 2003, this amazing revenge thriller follows the story of a man who is in a prison for 15 days and when released was given five days to uncover the truth.

Decision To Leave

This neo-noir mystery film revolves around the story of a detective who investigates the suspicious death and gets tangled in the relationship with the enigmatic widow.

Thirst

Released in 2009, this horror film follows the story of a catholic priest who became a vampire after a failed medical experiment, a perfect blend of horror, eroticism, and psychological drama.

The Handmaiden

This gripping historical psychological thriller tells a story of a con artist who plans to deceive a wealthy heiress, only to find herself caught in a web of deception and love.

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance

Released in 2002, this is the first film of the Vengeance trilogy which is about a desperate, deaf man who started kidnapping to fund his sister’s kidney transplant.

Lady Vengeance

This is the last film of Vengeance trilogy and it’s released in 2005 which revolves around the story of a woman who was kept in prison for the crime she didn’t do.

Joint Security Area

Released in 2000, this gripping mystery political thriller is set in the DMZ between North and South Korea and explores the themes of brotherhood, loss, and the human cost of war.

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