The Brand (film)

The Brand (Korean: 브 랜드) is a 2003 South Korean horror-thriller film directed by Kim Sung-soo. The film stars Shin Hyun-joon, Kim Hye-soo, and Yoo Ji-tae.

The film centers around a detective, Detective Jo, investigating a series of gruesome murders where the victims are marked with a distinctive branding iron symbol. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of conspiracy and encounters supernatural forces linked to the branding. The investigation leads him to suspect a prominent businessman and a mysterious woman, forcing him to confront his own past and beliefs to solve the crimes. The film is known for its intense atmosphere, graphic violence, and exploration of themes such as guilt, revenge, and the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural.