Critics were largely blown away by Na Hong-jin's confident, violent, and stylish debut. The Hollywood Reporter described it as a "not flawless gem," noting its ability to "satisfy the audience's bloodlust while frustrating expectations" of how serial killer films should be made. The film was repeatedly praised for its breathless pacing and brilliant editing, particularly a heart-stopping chase sequence through the back alleys and stairs of Seoul that has become iconic. Many critics drew comparisons to Bong Joon-ho's masterpiece Memories of Murder , noting a similar critique of police incompetence and systemic failure.
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