Memoir of a Murderer

Memoir of a Murderer

Memories can deceive you.

Directed by Won Shin-yun

Produced by Showbox, W-Pictures

2017118 min7.4 / 10

A dark psychological thriller that uses dementia and unreliable memory as both plot device and existential lens, exploring whether a reformed killer can protect his daughter from a potential predator.

A former serial killer with Alzheimer's fights to protect his daughter from her mysterious boyfriend who may be a serial killer too.

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  • Is Memoir of a Murderer scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is Memoir of a Murderer sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Memoir of a Murderer violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Does Memoir of a Murderer end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Memoir of a Murderer easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity27

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise92

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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