Memories of Murder
Directed by Bong Joon Ho
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- RickJuly 14, 2025The reveal of the final victim was a punch to the gut. The ending hit like a liver shot. If that wasn’t bad enough I got a kick to the nuts when I was reminded this was based on a true story. What an utterly depressing story that is just expertly told and executed. The slow unraveling of the protagonists due to the overwhelming need for answers is like a crushing weight. Bong Joon Ho is just absolutely masterful at what he does.
- MazinEdDecember 8, 2025I didn’t know anything about this film except for the Director, and my Love for Korean cinema. I was impressed and left in awestruck at the very end. The ending felt a bit anticlimactic without knowing anything beforehand. After finding out the truth and about the outcome in recent years. I’m left in constant thoughts and emotions. I cannot stop thinking about it!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+
- HakihikoJune 25, 2025A Gritty and Atmospheric Crime Drama "Memories of Murder" is a compelling crime thriller that blends mystery, dark humor, and social commentary in a unique way. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, the film is based on real events and follows two detectives in 1980s South Korea as they try to solve a series of brutal murders in a rural town. The film excels in creating a bleak and unsettling atmosphere, supported by excellent cinematography and strong performances-especially by Song Kang-ho, who brings both charisma and desperation to his role. The contrast between the two lead detectives, with their very different investigative methods, adds depth to the narrative. While the direction and tone are memorable, and the character work is rich, the pacing can feel a bit uneven at times. Some scenes drag a little or feel repetitive, which might slightly dull the tension. Still, the slow burn nature of the film adds to the feeling of helplessness and frustration that mirrors the detectives' own experience. The film's ambiguous and haunting ending is a bold choice that sticks with you, even if it may leave some viewers wanting more closure. Overall, "Memories of Murder" is an engaging and well-crafted film that doesn't always maintain its momentum but offers a powerful and atmospheric experience with lasting emotional weight.
Memories of Murder Trivia
Memories of Murder was released on May 2, 2003.
Memories of Murder was directed by Bong Joon Ho.
Memories of Murder has a runtime of 2h 11m.
Memories of Murder was produced by Tcha Sung-jai, Kim Moo-ryoung, Noh Jong-yun.
A sadistic serial rapist and murderer of young women terrorizes a small province in 1980s South Korea. To prevent further crimes, three increasingly desperate detectives with conflicting methods race against time to unravel the violent mind of the killer in a futile effort to solve the case.
The key characters in Memories of Murder are Detective Park Doo-man (Song Kang-ho), Detective Seo Tae-yoon (Kim Sang-kyung), Detective Cho Yong-koo (Kim Roi-ha).
Memories of Murder is rated Not Rated.
Memories of Murder is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
Memories of Murder has an audience rating of 9.2 out of 10.
Memories of Murder had a budget of $2.8M.
Memories of Murder has made $26M at the box office.