The Killer
Seen it?2022 | 95 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
While his girlfriend is away on a trip, retired assassin Bang Ui-kang is tasked with looking after her friend's 17-year-old daughter. After a street attack, Bang Ui-kang becomes embroiled in a murder investigation and dangerous trafficking gang.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$595K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Choi Jae-hoon
- Jang HyukBang Ui-kang
- Lee Seo-youngKim Yoon-ji
- Bang Eun-jeongSung-yeon
- Bruce KhanYuri
- Lee Seung-joonDetective Lee
- Yoo Seo-jinDivorced Woman
- Shin Seung-hwanPark Hyung-joo
- Hong Seo-junKim Jung-hoon
- Lee Chae-youngHyun-soo
- Choi Ki-seob"Birthmark"