Director Ryoo Seung-wan uses the film as a postmodern playground, explicitly referencing cinematic influences:
: Pil-ho, once a member of their inner circle, is revealed as the architect of the crime, having betrayed his friends to secure power. City_of_Violence_2006_HD_-_Altadefinizione01
: The film culminates in a bloody, stylized assault by Tae-su and Seok-hwan on Pil-ho's fortress, where they face an army of underlings before a final showdown. Stylistic Elements and Homage Director Ryoo Seung-wan uses the film as a