21. A Special Lady (Kim Mi-hwa, 2017)
Lee An-gyu directs another stylish gangster/crime thriller filled with impressive action, fast editing, great cinematography, and a protagonist (Kim Hye-soo) that combines sexiness with regality, only to have both of these shuttered as her enemies find their weak spots. (Panos Kotzathanasis)
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22. The Outlaws (Kang Yoon-sung, 2017)
“The cinematography gives the back streets, seedy bars a life of their own. Don Lee is definitely the man to watch, he's very lovable and hilarious despite his bulky physique. If you liked him in “Train to Busan”, you'll love him here.” (David Chew)
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23. The Terror Live (Kim Byung-woo, 2013)
“Kim Byung-woo directs an excellent piece of cinema with “The Terror Live.” Even with its overblown climax, it still stands as a resonant look at how workplace and political hierarchies can destroy lives just as easily as they can make them, and deserves adequate acclaim for its proficient cast. Ergo, this is a dialogue-heavy, real-time thriller deserving of one's attention, and one which could easily make you second guess who the real threats are in society.” (Nathan Sartain)
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24. The Truth Beneath (Lee Kyoung-mi, 2016)
“The element that makes the film unique though, is its narrative, with Lee Kyoung-mi using a rather intricate approach to the story, which seems to follow the mentality of Yeon-hong, who manages to lose her mind while standing extremely focused to her purpose. This tactic gives a disorienting sense to the production, which benefits the story to the fullest, as the audience can actually feel and think exactly as Yeon-hong does, in a reality that borders on nightmare. In that fashion, Park Go-ji's editing is masterful, managing to retain this sense with continuous elaborate cuts, among the flashbacks that permeate the narrative. Ju Sung-lim's cinematography accompanies the above elements perfectly, with some impressive framing and coloring that highlight the sense Lee Kyoung-mi wanted to give to each scene… Lee Kyoung-mi managed to accomplish a very difficult task, to present a different take on the crime thriller genre, and in the process, to create a masterpiece of the genre.” (Panos Kotzathanasis)
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25. The Witness (Jo Kyu-jang, 2018)
“The Witness” is a fine mix of social critique and thriller with some decent action set-pieces scattered around, anchored by a strong central performance from Lee Sung-min. Watch it if you're a fan of the genre, and the final scene with Sang-hoon standing in the same spot as the victim is sure to leave you with goosebumps.” (Rhythm Zaveri)
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