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The Chase is a 2017 South Korean action thriller movie directed by Kim Hong-sun. It is centered around the tense manhunt of a notorious serial killer named Min Seok-ho (played by Kim Sung-kyun) and the efforts of a team of detectives led by Chief Detective Woo joon-young (played by Baek Yoon-sik) tasked with tracking him down all for the capture of the killer.

The movie begins with a gruesome murder of a young girl in an abandoned building, and the case falls to Woo Joon-young and his team of detectives. Meanwhile, the city is consumed with fear as news of Min Seok-ho's latest murder is reported in the media, and the authorities are unable to apprehend the killer despite efforts of the police.

The detectives, who are shocked by the ruthlessness of the killer, are frustrated by their inability to find any clues that would lead them to his whereabouts. They then decide to go undercover to find him. This puts them in constant danger but it also gives them a few leads. But the longer they follow up on these leads, the more they realize how dangerous the killer is and how little they know about him.

With excellent performances from Baek Yoon-sik and Sung Dong-il, the two leading actors, the movie manages to build a sense of anticipation and horror. The detectives' race to apprehend the killer is punctuated by several well-placed action sequences that are sure to get audiences' adrenaline pumping.

One of the strengths of The Chase is the way it handles the psychological impact on the investigators in the case. As they work tirelessly to catch the killer, the long hours, the grueling work, and the constant danger begin to take a toll on their minds and their personal lives. We see the detectives' families and can feel their pain and loss as they struggle to keep their loved ones safe.

Another highlight in the movie is the cinematography. The camera angles, the framing, the lighting, and the use of color are used skillfully to build suspense and evoke emotions in viewers. The gritty, dimly lit urban surroundings add to the sense of danger and foreboding that hangs over the film.

The Chase is a thriller that will keep the audience on the edge of their seat. It is not just a riveting action movie, but a well-acted and well-crafted one as well. Director Kim Hong-sun has created a tense and gripping story that is beautifully structured with elements of suspense, tension, and mystery. The use of a serial killer story is always going to be a draw for audiences, but it is within the performances, writing, and direction that this movie proves its worth.

Overall, The Chase impresses with its use of suspense and tension amid horror and action. It stands tall among the plethora of thrillers that have been made recently in the Korean cinema. This is a movie that will leave an impression on audiences long after the credits have rolled.