Heading to the movies this weekend? The Korea Herald offers a guide of what's playing on the big screen.

Thrill and adventure abound at this weekend's box office in Korea. "The Martian" starring Matt Damon continues to ride strong, with moviegoers recommending the 3D theater experience. Crime thriller "The Phone" draws fans in with its fast-paced plot, while "The Exclusive" is gaining traction with its well-crafted balance between comedy and thriller. New openers are the dizzying "The Walk" starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the tense "Fatal Intuition," dotted with horror elements.

Fatal Intuition (Korea)
Opened Oct. 28

Thriller. Directed by Yoon Joon-hyung

When Jang-woo’s (Joo Won) younger sister Eun-ji turns up dead in a water tank, he is determined to catch the killer who is eluding the police. He zeroes in on the local pharmacist named Min (Yoo Hae-jin), and with the help of a haunted girl named Si-eun attempts to get evidence to back up his intuition.

The Walk (U.S.)
Opened Oct. 28

Drama. Directed by Robert Zemeckis

Frenchman Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) has always had a taste for thrill and adventure, and he finds his calling in being a high-wire artist. With the guidance of a mentor, Petit constructs a plan to walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center on Aug. 7, 1974.

The Exclusive: Beat the Devil’s Tattoo (Korea)
Opened Oct. 22

Mystery. Directed by Roh Deok

Suspended reporter Heo Moo-hyuk thinks that he’s got the exclusive of a lifetime when he finds a handwritten note from a wanted serial killer. His bureau chief agrees, but after the story runs it becomes clear that Heo has made a terrible mistake. Meanwhile, the police are hounding him at work, and his story spreads like wildfire on the Internet.

The Phone (Korea)
Opened Oct. 22

Action. Directed by Kim Bong-joo

A year after losing his wife to a horrific murder, lawyer Ko Dong-ho is leading a devastated, wasted life. Just as he is thinking about getting back on track, he gets a call on his phone -- from his wife, who is calling from one year ago. Realizing he has a chance to save his wife in the past and change his present, Ko tries to investigate his wife‘s murder from the future.

The Martian (U.S.)
Opened Oct. 8

Adventure. Directed by Ridley Scott

When a storm separates astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) from his crew during a manned mission to Mars, Watney is presumed dead by everyone. But he is still alive, with only minimal resources and his wits to sustain him until he can find a way to call for help.

By Won Ho-jung (hjwon@heraldcorp.com)