Korean Horror Movies

Published Monday, March 23, 2026

The Hallyu-wave from South Korea has given the global cinema sphere more than tender and twist-filled drama, it has given us horror. Below touches on a range of horror from found footage, zombie outbreak, cat-and-mouse thriller, and the classic haunted house to give a peak into the darker side of Korean media.

Train to Busan

부산행

A father and daughter are taking the KTX (Korea Train eXpress) from Seoul to Busan, normally a two and half hour long trip. Unfortunately, something else boarded along with them and their journey has become a lot more complicated than a single train ride.

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A Tale of Two Sisters

장화, 홍련

The first South Korean film to be shown in American theatres back in 2004. This movie follows two sisters who have been recently released from a mental institution and are adjusting to being back home with their father and step-mother. But disturbing and paranormal events start happening, straining the family's already tenuous relationships.

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The Wailing

곡성

A policeman in a remote village starts investigating a series of murders seemingly linked to possible possessions. He tries to quiet the villager's concerns by giving logical explanations that would put the case to rest. That is, until whatever is causing these disturbances makes its way into his home. Then he doesn't know what, or who, to believe.

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Gonjiam Haunted Asylum

곤지암

"Horror Times" is a YouTube channel trying to make it big by traveling to rumored haunted locations. Their next spot will be a live broadcast at the infamous Gonjiam Asylum. An abandoned building with a disturbing history and a growing list of missing person reports. Just how far will the team go for views?

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I Saw the Devil

악마를 보았다

After the murder of his fiancée, an NIS agent embarks on a quest for vengeance against a serial killer. A brutal cat and mouse chase ensues.

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Exhuma

파묘

The process of excavating an ominous grave unleashes dreadful consequences buried underneath.

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Emily is a circulation clerk at both the adult and youth desks. She is a fan of books, movies, and manga. Generally, a lover of literary fiction and horror but always down to try anything. When not reading and watching movies she enjoys beading new pieces of jewelry.