Talent Park Chan-wook

Young woman in black coat and hat standing on stairs in indoor setting.
Review

Decision to Leave

by Hannah Strong

The South Korean auteur known for squid-chomping, luxe erotica and graphic torture is back with a seductive mystery thriller.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two Asian adults, a man and a woman, standing in a store holding a sign.
Review

Oldboy (2003)

by Kambole Campbell

Park Chan-wook’s revenge thriller mixes stylish thrills and perverse twists with a surprising amount of humour.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two women in a lavishly furnished room, one lying on a couch and the other kneeling beside her.
Review

The Handmaiden

by Abbey Bender

Park Chan-wook’s sumptuous erotic thriller is among his boldest works to date.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two individuals, a woman and a man, standing near a grand piano in a room.
Review

Stoker

by Adam Woodward

Operatic style can’t paste over the meagre, far-fetched substance in Oldboy director Park Chan-wook’s English-language debut.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, embrace in front of a green metal security shutter.
Review

Thirst

by Jonathan Crocker

It’s got problems, sure. But once again, Park delivers something dark, witty and original.

5
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, outdoors in a grassy field. The man holds a drink in his hand while the woman leans in close to him.
Review

I’m A Cyborg, But That’s OK

by Matt Bochenski

Park Chan-wook is fast becoming Asia’s answer to David Fincher.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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