7.4
Door Lock
2018
“After his wife was killed, he began doubting everything”
The Culprit (2019)
July 10, 20191h 40mKO
7.4
25 votes
Overview
Someone brutally murders Young-hoon’s wife. A hair sample was found on his wife’s body and the detectives use it to trace it back to his friend Joon-sung and locks him up. Seemingly becoming a murder’s wife overnight, Da-yeon asks Young-hoon to testify on his behalf but when he doesn’t show up for the trial, she goes to visit him at his house.
Director
Koh Jung-wookWriter
Where to Watch
Streaming availability for India
Free
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
Korean
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
LiTTLE BiG PiCTURESGom Pictures
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User Reviews
Alunauwie
10.0The Culprit is a Korean mystery-thriller that elevates a familiar murder theme with layered conflicts involving friendship, marriage, and betrayal, as Young Hoon searches for truth beyond the police’s assumptions. Through effective use of nonlinear storytelling, suspenseful editing, and convincing performances, the film manipulates viewer expectations and keeps the real killer hidden until a shocking, unexpected reveal. A standout moment is Young Hoon’s chilling reenactment of the crime scene, which deepens the intrigue and highlights the film’s psychological complexity. Read the full revie…
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