Voice of a Murderer

Voice of a Murderer

44 days of nerve-racking phone threats.

Directed by Park Jin-pyo

Produced by Zip Cinema, CJ Entertainment

2007122 min6.6 / 10

A harrowing thriller about a father's anguish during a child kidnapping, sustained by phone-based psychological torment and investigative cat-and-mouse games.

After Gyeong-bae's son is kidnapped, he receives a call from the kidnapper asking for 100 million won. The detectives are teamed up for the case, yet the culprit gets away at every opportunity.

Questions people ask

  • Is Voice of a Murderer sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Voice of a Murderer easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Does Voice of a Murderer end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Voice of a Murderer scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Voice of a Murderer violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise42

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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