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Don't Buy the Seller 2023

“I bought an item online from a killer.”

Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Director
Park Hee-kon
Network
Studio Pieona
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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What is Don't Buy the Seller?

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Don't Buy the Seller" (2023). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2023
Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Release date
Aug 30, 2023
Original language
KO
Origin
South Korea
Studios
Studio Pieona
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 94 votes
Episode runtime
~101 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Studio Pieona
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Don't Buy the Seller" (2023).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Don't Buy the Seller
Year: 2023
Release Date: 08/30/2023 (KR)
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Runtime: 1h 41m
Cast: Shin Hae-sun, Kim Sung-kyun, Kang Tae-oh
Origin: Korean film
Plot:
Soo-hyun moves into a new house.
She buys a used washing machine through a second-hand app.
The machine doesn't work.
She calls the seller a con man in a comment and reports it to the police.
The seller is a psychopathic serial killer using an online second-hand market to lure victims.
Her comment makes his hunt for a new victim difficult.
She becomes his target.
She receives

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Should you watch it?

“A simple online transaction turns into a terrifying fight for survival against a psychopathic serial killer.”

Reasons to watch
  • Compelling premise based on the dangers of modern online second-hand trading
  • Strong lead performances by Shin Hye-sun and Kim Sung-kyun
  • Tense atmosphere that effectively transforms mundane daily life into a nightmare
Keep in mind
  • The intense stalking scenarios and themes of serial violence may be too distressing for some viewers

Watch it if you enjoy suspenseful crime thrillers that explore the vulnerabilities of living in a digital, interconnected world.

The film maintains a high-tension, suspenseful tone with a 101-minute runtime and is rated for viewers 15 and older.

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Is Don't Buy the Seller worth watching?

The film is a well-regarded South Korean thriller that has been praised for its suspenseful exploration of modern digital dangers.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the age rating for this movie?

The film is rated 15+, meaning it is intended for viewers 15 years of age or older.

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