Twists & Mind Games: The Best Korean Thrillers of 2017
2017 was a fantastic year for Korean thrillers , delivering a mix of psychological mind games, crime mysteries, and edge-of-your-seat suspense . If you love unexpected twists and gripping storytelling, these movies will keep you hooked. 1. The Villainess (악녀) Director: Jung Byung-gil Cast: Kim Ok-bin, Shin Ha-kyun, Sung Joon Genre: Action, Thriller IMDb Rating: 6.6/10 Plot: Trained from a young age to be a killer, a female assassin tries to leave her past behind , but secrets and betrayals force her back into a deadly game. Why Watch? Stylish, intense action sequences (including a jaw-dropping first-person fight scene). A story packed with shocking twists . A strong female lead with a tragic backstory . 2. Memoir of a Murderer (살인자의 기억법) Director: Won Shin-yun Cast: Sol Kyung-gu, Kim Nam-gil, Seolhyun Genre: Crime, Thriller IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 Plot: A former serial killer with Alzheimer’s struggles to protect his daughter when h...