Action Thriller ‘Kill Boksoon’ Spin-off Coming to Netflix in 2025

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As someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the action genre, I can confidently say that the upcoming Netflix release, “Mantis,” is already a contender for my must-watch list. The spin-off from the critically acclaimed “Kill Boksoon” promises to deliver high-octane action sequences and intriguing character dynamics.

Remains committed to the realm of action-packed films for the upcoming years, as Netflix has officially announced a spin-off of one of its popular action thrillers, scheduled for release in 2025. This year, the streaming service and studio have released several critically acclaimed action movies such as “Rebel Ridge” and “The Shadow Strays”, and they aim to maintain this success with their upcoming projects slated for next year.

The action-packed thriller titled “Mantis,” as reported by Deadline, is a Korean production that continues the storyline from the critically acclaimed 2021 action film, “Kill Boksoon.” In the initial movie, we follow a single mother and professional killer who grapples with harmonizing her brutal profession with her personal life. The upcoming spin-off will be set within the same world of contract killers, focusing on an assassin making a comeback after a vacation. Directed by Lee Tae-sung and written by Byun Sung-hyun and Lee Tae-sung, it features Yim Si-wan (known for “Unlocked” and “Misaeng: Incomplete Life”), Park Gyu-young (“Sweet Home,” “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay”) and Jo Woo-jin (“Narco-Saints,” “Alienoid”). For more details, you can read the synopsis of “Mantis” below.

“Mantis, a skilled assassin who used to work with Gil Boksoon, decides to go back to his old job in the chaotic world of hitmen after taking some time off. When he gets back, he meets Jae-yi, another trainee and rival, as well as Dok-go, a retired top-tier assassin. It seems that all three are competing for the number one position among the killers.

The Original ‘Kill Boksoon’ Gained 81% on Rotten Tomatoes’ Popcornmeter

While we await further updates about Mantis which, considering its action-packed assassin-centered plot, should have now leaped up your “must watch” list, the original Kill Boksoon is available to stream on Netflix now. Directed and written by Byun Sung-hyun, starring Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu, Kim Si-a, Esom, and Koo Kyo-hwan, the action thriller debuted on the streaming platform back in March 2023, and was quickly met with critical acclaim. You can check out the official synopsis for Kill Boksoon below.

In her professional life, she’s known for being an expert in her field, almost like a skilled killer. But at home, she takes on the role of a dedicated single parent to her teenager daughter. The former comes naturally, but it’s the latter – the challenge of parenting – that proves to be difficult.

The film currently has a remarkable rating of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and an outstanding 81% on Popcornmeter. Critics’ consensus sums it up as follows: Despite being somewhat overshadowed by its lengthy, meandering pace and some campy visual effects, Kill Boksoon still packs a satisfying punch for action enthusiasts. At the time, Leslie Felperin from The Guardian gave it an almost perfect score of 4/5, praising writer-director Byun Sung-hyun’s skillful handling of action sequences and his exceptional portrayal of the film’s intricate, often tense relationships. Noel Murray from the Los Angeles Times found it to be a harmonious blend of art-house cinema aesthetics and the adrenaline-pumping style of John Wick, stating that fans of both over-the-top John Wick action and connoisseurs of art-house cinema should find something they appreciate in Kill Boksoon.

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2024-11-20 19:02