The multiplexes are going quiet for the next couple weeks, with no major new releases on the horizon until September. So, what better time to visit your local arthouse? But don’t worry, we’re not recommending some staid drama to cap off your summer, but an action extravaganza that has been making waves since Cannes.
Directed by Jung Byung-Gil, “The Villainess” falls somewhere between “John Wick” and “Hardcore Henry.” The story follows an assassin who can’t escape her past and must fight to survive. Adding an extra twist are the inventive action scenes, which are presented POV style, not unlike a first-person shooter. Here’s the official synopsis:
READ MORE: ‘The Villainess’ Brings Terrific Action, But Muddled Storytelling [Cannes Review]
Well Go USA is proud to present THE VILLAINESS, Jung Byung-Gil’s latest high-voltage action thriller. Since she was a little girl, Sook-hee (KIM Ok-vin) was brought up to become a deadly assassin. She gets a second chance in life when South Korea’s Intelligence Agency’s Chief Kwon recruits her to become a sleeper cell. Her new identity is Chae Yeon-soo, 27 years old, theater actress. With a promise of complete freedom after serving the country for 10 years, Sook-hee begins a new life. For someone who lived a life of a killer, living a normal life is no easy task. But when 2 men appear in her life suddenly, she uncovers secrets of her past.
“The Villainess” opens in New York and Los Angeles today with more dates to follow.
![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://theplaylist.net/villainess-trailer-20170825/&media=https://cdn.theplaylist.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/14233006/TheVillainess_3.jpg&description=Directed by Jung Byung-Gil, "The Villainess" falls somewhere between "John Wick" and "Hardcore Henry" and opens this weekend.){kind=link}