Parasite vs The Masquerade
Parasite has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 1/10 for The Masquerade). The Masquerade is the shorter watch at 43m compared with 2h 13m. Parasite is the older of the two (2019 against 2025). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Parasite
The Masquerade| Parasite | The Masquerade | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 1.0/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 13m | 43m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Bong Joon Ho | Joslyn Rose Lyons |
| Main cast | Lee Jung-eun, Kim Kyu-baek, Cho Yeo-jeong, Park So-dam, Choi Woo-shik | J. Alphonse Nicholson, Vernon Davis, Omar Bolden, Dushaun Thompson, Simone Leanora |
Synopsis
Parasite
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
The Masquerade
At a lavish party, Jared presents plans to replace an arts district with a smart city, facing opposition from his brother and an arts commissioner. A mysterious illusionist shows them the area's past and future.
Where to watch
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