I, the Executioner

I, the Executioner

Don't cross the line.

Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan

Produced by Filmmaker R&K, CJ Entertainment

2024118 min7.0 / 10

A high-octane crime thriller that balances dark procedural tension with comedic moments, driven by a veteran detective and rookie cop hunting a serial killer.

The veteran detective Seo Do-cheol and his team at Major Crimes, relentless in their pursuit of criminals, join forces with rookie cop Park Sun-woo to track down a serial killer who has plunged the nation into turmoil.

Questions people ask

  • Is I, the Executioner violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is I, the Executioner scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is I, the Executioner sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Does I, the Executioner end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is I, the Executioner easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity30

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise71

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Same Mood as I, the Executioner

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like I, the Executioner, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like I, the Executioner, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like I, the Executioner, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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