Park Chan-wook’s The Handmaiden is a striking adaptation of Sarah Waters' Fingersmith, relocating the story from Victorian London to 1930s Korea under Japanese rule, which results in an exceptionally detailed and beautiful visual environment. The movie progresses through three carefully connected sections, building tension, exploring feelings, and presenting surprising turns that hold the audience’s attention. Featur…

Things don’t always go as planned! This is a really good, alluring thriller taking place in Korea during its time under Japanese rule in the 1930s. The story focuses on Sook-Hee (played by Tae Ri Kim), who seems innocent but isn't what she appears, and gets hired to work for Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee). She lives with her grumpy uncle Kouzuki (Cho Jin-woong) on a large estate and doesn’t require much attention from her…

Those familiar with Korean cinema, especially the work of Park Chan-wook, already know what to expect. If you aren’t acquainted with his films, now is the time to become so; they are definitely geared toward a mature audience. My appreciation for his artistry began roughly a decade ago with 'Oldboy'. He attempted a venture into Hollywood with 'Stoker', which proved to be an enjoyable film, though it received criticis…