Memories of Murder | Hidden in Plain Sight

Watch Memories of Murder and other great films for free at mubi.com/spikimamovies - and with that, what's better? Parasite or Memories of Murder? EDIT: Since many seem to ask, the 'right' VS 'righteous' actually DOES work in Korean; it's actually the other way around, that it just happens to work in English as well in a similar way with the word 'righteous'. I totally forgot to mention that in my video so I'm clarifying that here! (I'm also completely fluent in Korean, in case you're wondering)

I’ll never forget learning that the real life killer who’s murders this film was based on, watched the film. So in the end, when the detective stares directly into the camera, he’s staring into the eyes of the real life murderer.

A scene that always stuck with me is the ending when the kid told the detective the killer just looks like an average korean and the detective stared directly at the camera, at the audience, implying that 1. anyone you know or around you could be the/a killer, 2. the film breaks the fourth wall by directly acknowledging that the killer himself is probably watching.

One of my all time favourite , a timeless classic of atmospheric horror and the fact that this is based on a real life incident just adds to the gloom .

I first watched this on July 2nd, 2020. I remember it so clearly because when I finished it, I was curious and looked up the case, and was instantly overwhelmed. During the exact two hours I was watching it, was when the real-life killer was identified and confirmed as the culprit, including some cases they had no idea about. The film was a really thrilling, interesting watch, but it was still so far away, the string of violence happening before I was even born. Then, all of a sudden, it felt like it might as well have been happening next-door. It being announced at the moment I was watching this horrible investigation, gave me that really heavy dread kind of fear... the timing was absolutely freaky, it left me unnerved for a week

The flying kick is alone worth watching the movie.

Whenever I think you can't outdo your last work in terms of how beautifully and exquisitely you analyse films, you always manage to bewilder me by locating newer and deeper unnoticed details

Memories of Murder is based on a harrowing series of real life crimes that have spanned for years or decades. The visuals of this film are otherworldly. You can clearly see how eerie and hopeless the characters look. They’re trapped in an endless cycle of events that will continue to haunt them for a long time. South Korea may seem like a utopia to some, but in reality, it’s just like any other country out there in the world that continues to suffer the consequences as a result of other peoples’ actions. Great analysis as always.

You're the reason why I'm so into analyzing films. Every video and this one is always beautifully made! 🌷

The killer does grizzly things but it has to be my favourite Bong Joon Ho film. Incredible filmmaking, and such a chaotic emotional journey like when I saw Mother

This was the movie that made my love for korean cinema starts. It means so much to me. I Remember the happiness I felt when I was finally able to see Memories of murder in Theaters here in Italy in 2021

the time and effort you put into your editing and analysis is so intricate that it made realize the hard work that was put into movies which made me love the creation of it.

One of your best essays yet. As a director, your videos always make me think deeper about what I’m saying and how, whilst appreciating the sheer single mindedness of the greats. Thank you so much!

I really do love these videos, they always allow me to see films I’ve watched and enjoyed in a different way, something like the colours is something I don’t think I would catch on any amount of rewatches and yet is so interesting to see the thought process of the filmmakers

I also noticed that the girl in the end said that the guy had "an ordinary face" throughout the film the detective mostly suspected "ugly men" and the good looking guy. You can see the look on his face realising how "narrow minded" he was

Finally a mind-blowing throughout analysis of one of the greatest movies that's ever made in our history. I've been waiting for it for ages, and you really did not dissapoint.

The eyes failed. The leg got chopped off. The documents failed.

I'm so blown away from your analysis, might be my favorite one yet.

Your power of analysis when it comes to movies is outstanding. This is one of my favorite channels. Thanks for the amazing quality of content. I would love to see a visual breakdown from you on the trilogy of "Pusher" featuring Mads Mikkelsen.

Thanks for your video on Memories of Murder. There are few videos that review/analyze this film with much depth and so I appreciated your very thoughtful and considered insights. This is the first time I’ve ever sent a a super thanks but, after watching your video, I just felt like I needed to let you know I appreciated it and I look forward to seeing what you do in the future. Thanks again. Steve