We are pleased to bring you some release news today thanks to Trinity CineAsia as they have announced the release of South Korean action-thriller The Killer on Digital platforms from 27th March and on Blu-ray and DVD from 17th April.
Ui-gang (Jang Hyuk, The Swordman) is a legendary hitman who has decided to retire from the business and pursue legitimate work. When his wife takes a trip, she issues a request, for Ui-gang to look after her travel companion’s 17-year old daughter, Yoon-ji (K-pop star Lee Seo-young aka Anne from GWSN).
Ui-gang reluctantly agrees, but when the girl with a wild streak falls afoul of gangsters, Yoon-ji finds herself kidnapped and in a situation more dangerous than she ever imagined. However, while the girl is in over her head, her captors will also find themselves with more than they can handle when Ui-gang begins tearing the city apart to get her back.
From acclaimed director Choi Jae-hoon (The Swordman) and adapted from a popular novel, The Killer is a cool, stylish and fast-paced thriller with incredible action scenes which further cements the elite reputation of South Korean cinema.
Available to Pre-order on Amazon.
BD & DVD Tech Specs
Cert: 15
Run time: 95 mins
Ratio: 1.85:1
Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio / Dolby Digital 5.1 / Stereo 2.0
Language: Korean with English subtitles
Extras
- Behind-the-Scenes (Blu-ray only)
- Jang Hyuk Special Clip (Blu-ray only)
- Original Trailer
- UK Trailer
Trinity CineAsia presents slick South Korean action-thriller The Killer on Digital platforms from 27th March and on Blu-ray and DVD from 17th April.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
