10 essential watchlist; South Korean Cinema

'Parasite' is a 2019 Korean thriller drama. Rated 8.5/10 on IMDb, the movie won four Academy awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature Film.

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'Handmaiden' is a 2016 psychological thriller directed by Park Chan-wook. It revolves around a sensual tale of two women.

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'Decision to Leave' is a 2022 South Korean neo-noir romantic mystery film directed by Park Chan-wook. Released in 2022, the slow-burn plot of the movie is critically acclaimed.

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'The Wailing' is a 2016 captivating and bone-chilling South Korean horror masterpiece. Directed by Na Hong-jin delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche and folklore.

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'Oldboy', Directed by Park Chan-wook. The movie is based on a 'seeking vengeance' story which grossed more than $ 15 million at the box office and acquired 8.5/10 on IMDb.

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'Memories of Murder' is a 2003 South Korean crime thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho. A big-city detective helps two inept small-town cops investigate a serial killer.

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'Train to Busan' is a 2016 South Korean action horror film directed by Yeon Sang-ho. Winner of uncountable awards and accolades , the movie delves deeper into human emotion and horror tragedy.

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'The Host' is a 2006 South Korean monster film directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona and Go Ah-sung. Rated 7.1/10 on IMDb.

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'Snowpiercer' is a 2013 post-apocalyptic science fiction action film directed by Bong Joon-ho. The story takes place during 2031 futuristic calamity.

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'Burning' is a 2018 South Korean mystery drama directed by Lee Chan-dong. It is more of a psychological ensemble that is rated 7.5/10 on IMDb.

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10 essential watchlist; South Korean Cinema

'Parasite' is a 2019 Korean thriller drama. Rated 8.5/10 on IMDb, the movie won four Academy awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature Film.

'Handmaiden' is a 2016 psychological thriller directed by Park Chan-wook. It revolves around a sensual tale of two women.

'Decision to Leave' is a 2022 South Korean neo-noir romantic mystery film directed by Park Chan-wook. Released in 2022, the slow-burn plot of the movie is critically acclaimed.

'The Wailing' is a 2016 captivating and bone-chilling South Korean horror masterpiece. Directed by Na Hong-jin delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche and folklore.

'Oldboy', Directed by Park Chan-wook. The movie is based on a 'seeking vengeance' story which grossed more than $ 15 million at the box office and acquired 8.5/10 on IMDb.

'Memories of Murder' is a 2003 South Korean crime thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho. A big-city detective helps two inept small-town cops investigate a serial killer.

'Train to Busan' is a 2016 South Korean action horror film directed by Yeon Sang-ho. Winner of uncountable awards and accolades , the movie delves deeper into human emotion and horror tragedy.

'The Host' is a 2006 South Korean monster film directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona and Go Ah-sung. Rated 7.1/10 on IMDb.

'Snowpiercer' is a 2013 post-apocalyptic science fiction action film directed by Bong Joon-ho. The story takes place during 2031 futuristic calamity.

'Burning' is a 2018 South Korean mystery drama directed by Lee Chan-dong. It is more of a psychological ensemble that is rated 7.5/10 on IMDb.

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