Halloween is here and if you don't want to stay at home tonight, we suggest the perfect list of Korean horror movies. These films are mixed with emotional depth, complex relationships and unexpected plots that make you think. Here are 10 of those movies:
"Train to Busan" (2016)
This isn't just any ordinary zombie movie: it has heart, action, speed and some truly emotional moments. When the spread of a virus affects the entire city, chaos engulfs the country highlighting the dire consequences society faces. If you haven't seen it yet, add it to your Halloween bucket list as soon as you can.
"Alive" (2020)
This is a movie for all introverts. 'Alive' tells the story of a gamer trapped in his apartment during a zombie invasion, 'armed' only with Wi-Fi, video games and some questionable survival skills. It's the perfect combination of fun and fear together.
"The Call" (2020)
Have you ever thought that answering a phone call could ruin your life? "The Call" is a thriller that interweaves time, where two women, connected by a phone call from different periods of time, begin to play with their fate.
"Unlocked" (2023)
This movie is basically every man's nightmare nowadays: someone steals the information on your phone and ruins your life. If you've ever worried about the over-distribution of information on the Internet, this movie will give you new worries. It's full of tech-related terms, so if you're trying to improve that aspect of your vocabulary too, take the opportunity.
"A tale of two sisters: Supernatural elements" (2003)
This film is a pure psychological thriller, with a frightening family drama, strange events, supernatural elements and a lot of emotional trauma.
"Thirst" (2009)
This is not your typical vampire movie. Bloodlust tempts a Catholic priest who accidentally turns into a vampire after a failed medical experiment. It's dark and philosophical - everything you didn't know you wanted from a horror movie.
"Death Bell" (2008)
Imagine you're taking your high school exams, but if you fail, you die. Yes, "Death Bell" is exactly that. This thriller features a serial killer, creating an intense and psychological conflict.
"The Mimic" (2017)
"Mimic" is inspired by a Korean urban legend about the Jangsan tiger - a creature that mimics human voices to lure people into the forest. The film tells the story of a family who encounters a missing child with an eerie resemblance to their missing son, leading them to live a real nightmare. It's creepy in a slow way, with unsettling atmosphere and folklore-inspired scares.
"The host" (2020)
A harrowing virtual Zoom meeting gone awry and unfolds to show how a horror story is made.
"Cinderella" (2006)
Cinderella this time, introduces a mysterious girl, a main character wrapped in mystery and intrigue, taking a dark look at vanity and standards of beauty, with a twist of family secrets. You will love this film for its poetic and scary dialogue; plus, it's also a great way to learn some simple Korean descriptive phrases.
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