Korean Horror

Updated September 1, 2024

Thinking about Korean Horror, there is no limit to the films talking about this idea. We assembled 9 of the top ones.

I Saw the Devil (2010)

★★★★

3.1 out of 4 stars

From Jee-woon Kim, starring Lee Byung-hun, Choi Min-sik, Jeon Gook-hwan, Ho-jin Chun
Rated Not Rated

I Saw the Devil is a 2010 South Korean action thriller from director Jee-woon Kim. The film tells the story of a special agent, Kim Soo-hyeon (Byung-hun Lee), whose fiancée is brutally murdered by a serial killer, Kyung-chul (Min-sik Choi). Determined to avenge her death, Kim embarks on a brutal quest to hunt down the killer. As Kim tracks his prey, the game of cat and mouse leads to a bloody confrontation that will forever change both of their lives. With intense action and a captivating story, I Saw the Devil is a dark and gripping exploration of revenge and justice.

Train to Busan (2016)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Sang-ho Yeon, starring Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok, Su-an Kim
Rated Not Rated

Train to Busan is a 2016 South Korean zombie apocalypse action thriller film directed by Sang-ho Yeon. The film follows a group of passengers on a train from Seoul to Busan during a zombie outbreak in South Korea. Seok-woo (Yoo Gong) is a workaholic fund manager who reluctantly takes his daughter Su-an (Kim Su-an) to visit her mother in Busan. Along the way, they must fight for their lives as the zombie outbreak escalates. Joining them is a motley crew of passengers, including a high school baseball team, a pregnant couple, and a homeless man. Together, they must fight their way to Busan if they hope to survive. The film received critical acclaim for its thrilling action sequences, intense atmosphere, and emotional depth.