K-Cinema Killers & Thrillers on ARROW this June

K-Cinema Killers & Thrillers on ARROW this June

A BODY SWAP THRILLER AND ANTHOLOGY CHILLER, SWORD FIGHTS AND SHOOT-OUTS, BACKWOODS HORROR, CORIN HARDY SELECTS & MORE

There’s a scorching selection on ARROW this June, with a pair of new unmissable Korean thrillers that’ll take you to the darkest depths imaginable, an unforgettably savage journey into the remote mountains of France, an epic spaghetti western from Takashi Miike, a rediscovered supernatural sword-fighting gem, The Nun director Corin Hardy choosing from the ARROW catalogue, and much, much more.

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June kicks off with a two Korean genre titles, exclusively on ARROW – Devils, an intense and intriguing debut from writer/director Kim Jae-hoon, featuring a cop/serial killer body swap plot device packed with twists and action – think Face/Off meets Silence of the Lambs; and Body Parts, an inventive and dread-drenched anthology, featuring five grisly and gruesome tales, all with the theme of ritual and sacrifice. Make sure you watch them on ARROW.

There’s more from Korea on ARROW in June, with The Foul King, where celebrated Korean filmmaker Kim Jee-woon (A Tale of Two Sisters) resurrects his childhood wrestling idols in this uproarious comedy, with Song Kang-ho (Parasite) providing hard-hitting laughs and thrills on and off the mat; and Chaser, with director Na Hong-jin (The Wailing) upending the serial killer thriller with the most searing debut film in all of Korean cinema, a bristling masterclass in defying expectations that drags you down to the depths of despair. With a stellar cast including Kim Yoon-seok (The Yellow Sea), Seo Young-hee (Bedevilled), and Ha Jung-woo (The Handmaiden), The Chaser was a box office sensation that instantly established itself as a modern classic and launched the careers of its director and stars.

Next in June, ARROW is proud to present an unseen Japanese gem: there’s mysterious sprites, eerie supernatural goings on and heroic sword-fighting action in The Invisible Swordsman, a mystical tale of vengeance and adventure from the makers of the Zatoichi, Daimajin and Yokai Monsters films. Directed by Yoshiyuki Kuroda (Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare), and beautifully shot by Hiroshi Imai (The Haunted Palace), the film boasts a sumptuous attention to its historical setting, costume design, fight choreography and period details, all with an added dose of rip-roaring fantasy and adventure.

And don’t miss Sukiyaki Western Django, from famed Japanese auteur Takashi Miike (Audition), where he redefines the spaghetti Western with an epic tale of blood, lust and greed, with an ensemble cast including Hideaki Ito, Yusuke Iseya, Kaori Momoi, and a surprise appearance by legendary director Quentin Tarantino, who previously commented that “the only actual subscription that I have is ARROW. Cause that’s a bunch of cool s***”.

Also streaming in June, Calvaire, a gripping, utterly involving thriller that has drawn comparisons to Deliverance and The Hills Have Eyes. Directed by Fabrice du Welz, and starring Laurent Lucas (Raw) as a travelling cabaret singer Marc Stevens who finds himself stranded when his van breaks down in a remote mountain region in France, Calvaire will put you through the wringer.

Seasons in June include:

Killer K-Horror, a collection of Korean nightmares, with twisted tales and blood-soaked confrontations, revengeful spirits and ravenous zombies, with titles including Body Parts, Devils, and Zombie For Sale.

Corin Hardy Selects, where the director of spine tinglers The Hallow and The Nun is spoiled for choice selecting his faves from the ARROW library, with picks Creepshow II, Basket Case, and When Romero Met Del Toro.

JUNE RELEASE CALENDAR
From June 6
Body Parts – 2023
Devils – 2023
The Foul King – 2000
The Chaser – 2008

From June 9
Sukiyaki Western Django – 2007

From June 13
Calvaire – 2005

From June 23
The Invisible Swordsman – 1970

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