‘Revelations’ (2025) Netflix Movie Review - Faith, Vengeance, and the Blurred Lines of Justice

Few films dare to explore the murky intersection of faith, justice, and personal vengeance as intensely as Revelations. This South Korean thriller plunges viewers into a morally complex world where good and evil are far from black and white. With gripping tension and layered characters, the film masterfully builds a story that challenges perceptions of righteousness and retribution.

At the heart of the film are two protagonists— a devout pastor and a determined police detective—both entangled in the same chilling case. Their target? A recently released criminal with a gruesome past, one who appears to have returned to his sadistic ways. But in a world where justice is flawed and emotions run deep, the question isn’t just whether he can be stopped, but at what cost.

For the pastor, the case transcends mere duty—it’s divine intervention. He is convinced that God is sending him messages, urging him to rid the world of this evil. But is he truly receiving celestial guidance, or is he merely interpreting signs through the lens of his own desperation? Much like pareidolia—where the mind perceives faces in everyday objects—could his faith be an excuse to act on personal impulses? This exploration of religious conviction versus psychological delusion adds an unsettling depth to his character.

On the other hand, the police detective has her own personal demons. The criminal once kidnapped, tortured, and destroyed her sister’s life, leaving scars that never healed. Though she’s bound by the law, her thirst for vengeance is undeniable. She medicates to silence the echoes of her past, but as she gets closer to the case, it becomes increasingly unclear whether she can separate justice from personal vendetta.

What Revelations does exceptionally well is its refusal to paint its characters as purely good or evil. The pastor may be a man of faith, but his unwavering belief in divine justice drives him to terrifying extremes. The detective is supposed to uphold the law, yet her trauma clouds her sense of duty. Even the criminal, as monstrous as he is, raises questions—what shaped him into this person? Is he a product of a system that failed him, or is he simply beyond redemption?

As the story unfolds, it delivers an unrelenting series of dilemmas. Every decision is layered with ambiguity, forcing the audience to consider what justice truly means. Does morality change when the system fails? Can faith ever justify violence? Or are we all just making decisions based on our own pain, disguising them as righteousness?

True to the tradition of South Korean thrillers, Revelations doesn’t offer easy answers, nor does it rely on cliché resolutions. The ending is as gripping as it is unsettling—one that lingers long after the credits roll. For those who appreciate the psychological depth, complex characters, and a story that refuses to conform, Revelations is a must-watch.

Final Score- [7.5/10]
Reviewed by - Neerja Choudhuri
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Publisher at Midgard Times