Thriller 'Intruder' to be released in May after COVID-led delay

The thriller mystery “Intruder” will be released on May 21. Courtesy of Acemaker Movie Works

By Lee Gyu-lee

The film “Intruder” will hit local theaters on May 21, about two months after its original premiere date was canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus.

The distributor Acemaker Movie Works announced the new release date Monday, picking up the promotional work for the upcoming thriller.

The movie, starring Song Ji-hyo and Kim Mu-yeol, was supposed to be released on Mar. 12.

However, the distributor postponed the release and related promotional events, saying, “The release is delayed indefinitely due to COVID-19.”

Directed by Sohn Won-pyung, known for her best-selling novel “Almond,” the mystery thriller revolves around a grieving widower Seo-jin (Kim) who recently lost his wife in an accident.

One day, his missing sister reappears at his door ― 25 years after she disappeared ― and strange events start to occur to the family.