'Memories of Murder' (2003)

About this episode

The episode discusses the film 'Memories of Murder' and its exploration of serial killings, police competence, and the implications of the statute of limitations.

After being recommended this film from many quarters, the time felt right to tackle one of the darkest subject matters when it comes to true stories - serial killings. But this being one of the first films of the visionary behind Parasite, it was always bound to have a certain amount of black comedy, though not as much as one would come to expect from more recent Bong Joon Ho films. As we approach the 25 year anniversary of the film's release, inevitably there will be gaps to fill in on the case explored in its story. Was anyone charged with these murders? How competent were the police force? And is fifteen years too short for a statute of limitations?! Join us to find out on That's Not How It Went Down! Subscribe now for further listening: https://tnhiwd.supercast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Lewis Howard, Elliot Fitzpatrick

Topics covered

• true crime
• film analysis
• Bong Joon Ho
• serial killers
• police incompetence
• statute of limitations

Keywords

• Memories of Murder
• Bong Joon Ho
• true crime
• serial killings
• film review
• police investigation
• statute of limitations

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Memories of Murder, Parasite

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