The Housemaid ( 2010 )
A thriller from director Sang-soo Im , this remake delves into the psychology of a family that strives to get everything they want . Set in the household of a modern rich heritage , Eunyi Li becomes the au pair for her employee ’ s daughter . In the process , she becomes entangled in the family ’ s life and begins an affair that leads to some horrible consequences . As one of the most gorgeous films on this list , the beautiful cinematography symbolizes so much more than the story that takes place and the intense character interactions . This movie can be described as having more of a quiet nature , allowing you to ingest the film in the time that you take to look at everything that it has to offer . Rest assured , by the time the movie ends , you ’ ll see exactly what revenge means to each one of these characters .
Based on a true story , this movie will definitely make you feel as sick at the end even though there is minimal violence . More of a crime thriller and character study of a killer than a horror movie , this film follows the murder investigation of a beautiful girl who was killed out of pure jealousy The acting in this film is average , excluding the killer who does a great job of emphasizing the conflict that one in her position may have , especially
In Her Skin ( 2009 )
in such a small town . The story and the cinematography make up for it , with controlled lighting and great sound design that immerses you completely in the investigation ahead . While you can feel that this movie hasn ’ t aged as well as some of the others in this list , you may as well settle down and see what happens to this pathetic excuse of a girl .