Miss Butcher
Miss Butcher

Movie spotlight

Miss Butcher

2017
Movie
94 min
Korean

Butcher Soon-ae runs popular shop with male clientele. Bodies of murdered men appear near shop. Detective Kim investigates, becomes suspicious of Soon-ae after meeting her.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Lars KlevbergGenres: Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

When a young woman is found brutally murdered, the police investigation leads them to a remote, isolated farm. There, they uncover a dark and disturbing family secret involving ritualistic killings and a sinister matriarch.

Critical Reception

Miss Butcher received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its derivative plot and reliance on shock value. While some appreciated its grim atmosphere and gore, many found it to be a predictable and uninspired entry into the slasher genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and commitment to brutality.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of originality.

  • Seen as a gratuitous horror film that offers little substance.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but the film appears to have underwhelmed many, with some viewers finding it too gory and lacking in compelling characters or story.

Fun Fact

The film was originally released as 'Thelma' in some markets, leading to confusion with the 2017 Norwegian film of the same name directed by Joachim Trier.

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