Review of H

Copycat killings of a psychopath on death row named Shin Hyun(Seung-woo Cho, creepy in a chilling role)emerge as bodies of slashed pregnant women are found with their embryos forcefully extracted. Detective Kim(Jung-ah Yum)takes a special interest in this case because her fiancé committed suicide after accidentally letting Shin go before he murdered six women in a row. Interesting enough is Shin turned himself in. Wet-behind-the-ears Detective Kang(Jin-hee Ji, very good)becomes embroiled with the case desperately craving to catch those responsible for the murders, but his visits with Shin will alter his life forever. When interviewing Shin for answers as to whom might be responsible for copycatting his handiwork, he speaks in riddles never quite making himself clear. During the film, the detectives realize that Shin's therapist, Dr. Chu(Sun-kyung Kim), may have important information regarding Shin and if he is actually masterminding the killings behind bars.

If you are willing to accept certain unusual aspects that lead to killing innocent young women such as the possible angle dealing with hypnosis presented here, it might be much more compelling. The major tie in the film is the links to abortions carried out by several victims of Shin. Shin's past relationship with his mother is also a major source to the killings as well. Perhaps too slick for it's own good, this offering from Tartan Extreme is stylishly directed and quite well-acted. It could be seen as a bit contrived, but I found it fascinating from start to finish.