9 Best Korean Thriller Films About Suspenseful Detectives

Kapanlagi.com - Tension and mystery in thriller films are the main attraction for its audience. Sometimes, the thrilling sensation is needed as a source of entertainment. Therefore, many fans are looking for that sensation through a number of recommended Korean thriller films.

Moreover, Korean films have been recognized for their greatness. One of them is the PARASITE thriller film that won an Oscar in 2020. Actually, there are still many more recommended Korean thriller films that you may have not watched yet.

Serial killings, detective stories, and mysterious disasters are often the themes that appear in this genre. Well, if you're curious and can't wait to watch them, let's just take a look at the following recommended Korean thriller films.

1. Recommendations for Korean Thriller Films About Detectives

Film MEMORIES OF MURDER (Credit: imdb.com)

1. MEMORIES OF MURDER (2003)

MEMORIES OF MURDER should be on your list of Korean thriller films to watch. The film tells the story of a brutal murder case that needs to be solved. The characters in the film are three detectives who have only a few clues to go on. They know that the killer will strike during the rain, when the victim is wearing red clothes, and when a certain song is playing on the radio. If you're crazy about puzzles, this film by Bong Joon-ho is a must-watch.

2. ME AND ME (2020)

ME AND ME is a film about a detective named Hyeong Goo (Cho Jin Woong). Hyeong Go has the task of investigating a fire case in a village that killed a husband and wife. He suspects the person who is likely the culprit. However, before conducting further investigation, he instead experienced a vivid dream. So, are you curious about the relationship between the case he was handling and his dream? If you are curious, just watch the movie yourself.

3. I SAW THE DEVILL (2010).

Next recommended Korean thriller film is I SAW THE DEVIL. This film can be said to have a thriller-criminal genre that looks like a horror film. The character in this film named Kim Soo-hyun (Lee Byung-hun), a detective who knows that his wife has been tortured and killed by Jang Kyung-chul (Choi Min-sik). The story of revenge against the serial killer begins. You will find a brutal and insane life story repeatedly. The moral questions that arise in your head while watching it will be difficult to answer.

2. Best Korean Thriller Film Recommendations

Film PARASITE (Credit: imdb.com)

4. PARASITE (2019)

Next Korean thriller film recommendation that you shouldn't miss is PARASITE. This film tells the story of two families who have social gaps, poor and rich. Their story begins when Kim Ki-woo (Choi Woo-shik) gets a job as a tutor in the wealthy family's house. His job goes so smoothly that he manages to get all his family members to work in the house. Yes, you will be pampered with comedy at the beginning of the film. However, you will find a big surprise that is quite tense as the film progresses.

5. DEATH BELL (2008)

If you are someone who easily gets nauseous seeing scenes full of blood, you can skip this Korean thriller film recommendation. Because DEATH BELL tells the story of a massacre of students in a school by a mysterious figure. The tragic story begins when students who were preparing for an exam suddenly find themselves locked inside the school and unable to contact anyone. Students are kidnapped one by one when they can't answer the questions given.

6. INNOCENCE (2020)

INNOCENCE can be a recommended Korean thriller movie for those of you who like slightly complicated stories. The main character of the film is named Hwa Ja (Bae Jong Ok), a housewife who suffers from Alzheimer's. Hwa Ja lives alone with her autistic son, while her abusive husband has passed away. During the funeral procession, guests who came and drank makgeolli were poisoned, except for the mayor. The case was brought to the legal route. When Hwa Ja's son, who works as a lawyer, hears about this, he immediately returns home to help. Unfortunately, her mother has already forgotten. Throughout the film, you will continue to speculate on the cause or evil behind the case.

3. Tense Korean Thriller Film Recommendations

Film HANDMAIDEN (Credit: imdb.com)

7. HANDMAIDEN (2016)

THE HANDMAIDEN is a film written by Chan-Wook Park. The setting of the film is during Japan's occupation of Korea. The character in this film is a woman named Izumi Hideko (Kim Min-hee). She hires a maid who later steals her wealth. The twists and unexpected plot make this film suitable for the list of must-watch Korean thriller films.

8. PANDORA (2016)

PANDORA tells the story of an incident when a nuclear power plant explodes due to an earthquake. The character is named Yeon Joo (Kim Joo Hyun) and Pyung sub (Jung Jin Young), who work at the nuclear power plant. Previously, they had warned the government and the local community, but were ignored. Their bad fate befell them all after the disaster.

9. THE MAN FROM NOWHERE (2010)

The next recommended Korean thriller film is titled THE MAN FROM NOWHERE. This film will make you nervous while watching it. The character in this film is a man who works at a pawnshop named Cha Tae Sik (Won Bin). He is very closed and only talks to a little girl named So Mi (Kim Sae Ron). Time goes by and a case arises that So Mi is kidnapped because of her mother's job as a prostitute. Not staying silent, Cha Tae Sik does everything to find So Mi back.

KLovers, those are some of the best and thrilling Korean thriller film recommendations that you should not miss.

(kpl/gen/ans)