[HanCinema's News] "The Roundup: Punishment" Marks First Successful Fourth Installment of a South Korean Franchise Film
By William Schwartz | Published on
Given the explosive success of the previous two films in the series, the strong performance of "The Roundup: Punishment" is no surprise. But had you asked someone about the long-term viability of this franchise back when "The Outlaws" came out in 2017, the response would almost certainly have been pessimistic. In South Korean film history, "Voice Letter" and "Marrying the Mafia IV - Family Ordeal" are the only fourth installments, and their example is not an aspiring one.
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William Schwartz
Staff writer. Has been writing articles for HanCinema since 2012, having lived in South Korea from 2011 to 2021. He is currently located in the Southern Illinois. William Schwartz can be contacted via william@hancinema.net, and is open to requests for content in future articles.