The Korean horror genre truly stands in a league of its own. Anyone familiar with this style of cinema knows the high standards K-movies have set when it comes to delivering spine-chilling thrills, suspense, and some of the most gruesome, gory scenes that keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
If you’re craving a serious scare, here are 7 Korean horror films you won’t want to miss.
1. A Tale Of Two Sisters (2003)
The horror film follows two sisters, Su-mi and Su-yeon, who return home after spending time in a mental institution. As they struggle with their recovery, they must also confront their abusive stepmother and a ghost. You can stream the movie on the OTT Platform Prime Video.
2. The Host (2006)
The film is a unique blend of horror, comedy, and satire. A mutated creature emerges from the Han River, wreaking havoc and spreading a deadly virus. A struggling street vendor must take on the monstrous threat in the sewers to rescue his daughter. Watch the movie now on the OTT Platform MX Player.
3. I Saw The Devil (2010)
This gripping Korean thriller blends horror, revenge, and grief, following an NIS agent on the hunt for the serial killer who murdered his fiancée. As the agent tortures the killer, it becomes the driving force of his existence. Watch the movie now, exclusively on Prime Video.
4. Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018)
Uses the Blair Witch Project’s ‘found footage’ technique. Members of a horror web series explore an abandoned asylum for publicity. But legends about the hospital turn out to be true. Watch it now on the OTT Platform, Amazon Prime Video.
5. Train To Busan (2016)
It is a globally renowned horror-zombie film packed with gripping action. Seok-woo and his daughter travel to Busan for her birthday to visit his wife. However, their journey quickly spirals into a nightmare as they become trapped on the train amidst a devastating zombie outbreak in South Korea. The film is both chilling and emotional. You can enjoy the movie now on the OTT platform Prime Video.
6. Thirst (2009)
A gripping blend of horror, eroticism, and dark humour, this thrilling film follows a priest who becomes a vampire after a failed medical experiment. As he deals with his unrestful bloodlust, he faces a moral dilemma about his new identity. Watch this captivating journey unfold exclusively on Prime Video.
7. Save The Green Planet! (2003)
A bizarre and unsettling mix of horror, sci-fi, and comedy, this film follows a conspiracy theorist who believes that the CEO tied in his basement is an alien plotting to destroy Earth! Watch it now on Prime Video.
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