The works of South Korean film director Park Chan-wook includes a mystery thriller based on the Japanese manga and is one of three films which collectively are known by what name?
Park Chan-wook Park Chan-wook ( ] ; born August 23, 1963) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, producer, and former film critic. One of the most acclaimed and popular filmmakers in his native country, Park is most known for his films "Joint Security Area", "Thirst" and what has become known as "The Vengeance Trilogy", consisting of 2002's "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance", 2003's "Oldboy" and 2005's "Lady Vengeance". His films are noted for their immaculate framing, black humor and often brutal subject matter.
Slasher film Slasher films are a subgenre of horror films, typically involving a violent psychopath stalking and murdering several people, usually with bladed tools. Although the term "slasher" is sometimes used informally as a generic term for any horror movie involving murder, analysts of the genre cite an established set of characteristics which set these films apart from other horror subgenres, such as splatter films and psychological horror films.