Dark Figure of Crime

Based on true events, this crime drama follows the psychological battle between a detective and a serial killer. After a man is imprisoned for a murder, he claims to have committed several other killings from years prior. While others in the police force are skeptical of these confessions, Detective Kim Hyeong-min pursues the cases. The investigation becomes difficult as the killer provides vague and misleading information, leading the detective to wonder if the criminal has hidden motives.

Directed by Kim Tae-gyoon, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Kwak Kyung-taek, the film stars Kim Yoon-seok and Ju Ji-hoon. The production was a collaboration between Showbox, Film 295, and Blossom Pictures. With a budget of 7 million USD, the movie earned 29 million USD at the worldwide box office, indicating a successful commercial performance.

The film has received generally positive feedback from viewers and professionals. It holds a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on 2,800 votes and 6.6/10 on TMDB from 93 votes. These audience scores are slightly higher than the critics' rating of 6.5/10, which is based on 5 reviews.