Tag Archives: korean-thriller

Movie Review: “Squid Game” Star Brings Swagger to “Yadang: The Snitch”

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Roger Moore

Dirty cops, corrupt prosecutors and tainted politicians collide in “Yadang: The Snitch,” a twisty thriller about how drugs not only kill people, they stain every corner of The State that they touch. The debut feature of Hwang Byeong-guk is built … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Payback’s a B–ch in “Revolver”

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Roger Moore

“Revolver” is a Korean “Payback,” another version of the and the Lee Marvin/John Boorman thriller that’s based on, “Point Blank.” Somebody went to jail, did the time. They get out. They’re owed money. They’re damned sure going to collect it. … Continue reading →

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Netflixable? Crime and Christian Supernaturalism collide in Korea — “Revelations”

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Roger Moore

“Revelations,” the new thriller from the director of “Train to Busan” and “Peninsula,” has no zombies. But this collision of crime and punishment, Christianity and psychology is as suspenseful and satisfying as any thriller to come our way this year. … Continue reading →

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