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I, the Executioner

I, the Executioner

Action · Crime · Comedy · 2024

The veteran detective Seo Do-cheol and his team at Major Crimes, relentless in their pursuit of criminals, join forces with rookie cop Park Sun-woo to track down a serial killer who has plunged the nation into turmoil.

Movie details

I, the Executioner

“Don't cross the line.”

2024 Action · Crime · Comedy 1h 58m

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7.0 / 10

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The veteran detective Seo Do-cheol and his team at Major Crimes, relentless in their pursuit of criminals, join forces with rookie cop Park Sun-woo to track down a serial killer who has plunged the nation into turmoil.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over I, the Executioner?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ryoo Seung-wan

Written by

Ryoo Seung-wan · Lee Won-jae

Hwang Jung-min

Hwang Jung-min

Seo Do-cheol

Jung Hae-in

Jung Hae-in

Park Sun-woo

Oh Dal-su

Oh Dal-su

Oh Jae-pyeong

Oh Dae-hwan

Oh Dae-hwan

Wang Dong-hyun

Jang Yoon-ju

Jang Yoon-ju

Bong Yoon-ju

Kim Si-hoo

Kim Si-hoo

Yoon Shi-young

Jin Kyung

Jin Kyung

Lee Joo-yeon

Court is in session

Put I, the Executioner on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.