Plot: After a lazy day, Jun is happy to see his girlfriend in the evening. But when the bell rings, it's the police standing on his doorstep. They tell him his girlfriend has been murdered, and they ask him to come and identify the body. The next day, Jun wakes up with a plan to take revenge on her killer. His plan is meticulous, and everything goes according to plan. Jun dumps the body in the river, but when he wakes up the next day, he finds himself in a time loop. Somewhat stunned, he goes out again to take his revenge, but each consecutive attempt proves to be more difficult.
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July 13, 2025
Normally, I'm not the biggest fan of time loop films, as they all follow a very similar structure, but Araki's Penalty Loop throws everything upside down. The first loop is perfection, after that, everything starts getting more and more unhinged. It's an interesting take on a familiar niche, and one that is executed with the proper flair. Strong performances and meticulous styling choices turned this into a very cool and refreshing thriller.