The Circle

The Circle

2003 · 109 min · ★ 5.3 · Thriller

A serial killer whose modus operandi includes painting abstract designs on his victims prior to raping, killing, and eating them is captured and interrogated by a hardened district attorney. When the maniac fails to provide answers satisfying both the prosecution and defense attorneys, he is hypnotized and shocking secrets begin to emerge.

Directed by Park Seung-bae · Written by Yu Ji-yeong

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