
Desire To Kill
2010

2017
Director
Kim Sol-mae
Runtime
144 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Adapted from same-name popular manga. Hyeon-woo is visually impaired but always listens to people. Then one day, Chong-soo comes along and talks about the murder that occurs in his book. However, the murder in the novel becomes real and Hyeon-woo is getting more and more scared! Who is responsible for the serial killings?
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. The narrative focuses on psychological tension without addressing heteronormativity.
Gender Representation
The story centers on the interaction between two male characters. There is no clear evidence of female agency or the subversion of traditional gender hierarchies.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
As a South Korean production, the film operates within a specific cultural context. The synopsis does not indicate any specific efforts toward intersectional racial diversity.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The plot follows a traditional thriller structure focused on mystery. It lacks evidence of agendas that deconstruct Western institutions or traditional morality.
Disability Representation
The protagonist, Hyeon-woo, is visually impaired. His sensory perception is a core part of his characterization rather than a mere plot device.
Strengths
Areas for Improvement
AI Analysis
Close My Eyes is a genre-driven thriller that finds its strongest diversity anchor in its protagonist. By centering a visually impaired character whose heightened sense of hearing is integral to the mystery, the film avoids common tropes of helplessness. However, the film remains largely narrow in its social scope. The narrative architecture is built around male-to-male interaction, leaving little room for visible gender or LGBTQ+ diversity. It functions primarily as a psychological suspense piece rather than a vehicle for social commentary. Ultimately, the film offers a meaningful departure from able-bodied-centric tropes through its lead character, even if it lacks broader intersectional representation.

2010

2022

2006

2017

1990

2021

2011

1992

2018

2007

2006

2017
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.