Scariest Korean Horror Movies

Updated May 1, 2024

Thinking about Scariest Korean Horror Movies, there is no limit to the films talking about this feeling. Here are 6 of the best ones.

The Handmaiden (2016)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Park Chan-wook, starring Kim Min-hee, Ha Jung-woo, Cho Jin-woong, Moon So-ri
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The Handmaiden is a 2016 South Korean thriller directed by Park Chan-wook. It is an adaptation of the novel Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, and tells the story of a young Korean woman named Sook-Hee who is hired by a con-man as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress. Sook-Hee soon discovers, however, that her new employer is not who she claims to be, and the two women must team up to survive a dangerous game of deception and betrayal. With breathtaking visuals, stunning performances, and a gripping story, The Handmaiden is an unforgettable and thrilling ride.

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
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Train to Busan is a 2016 South Korean zombie horror film directed by Sang-ho Yeon. The film follows a divorced father and his daughter as they take a train from Seoul to Busan during a zombie outbreak. On the train, they must fight for survival against hordes of zombies while also dealing with conflict between the other passengers. The father must ultimately make a difficult sacrifice to protect his daughter and save the remaining survivors.