Jakarta (ANTARA) – Weekends are the right time to relax while enjoying exciting shows. If you’re a horror fan, South Korean films might be a choice that won’t disappoint you.
Ginseng Country is known for being good at packing tense stories with a touch of deep plot, strong mystery and emotional characters. Starting with a story that makes you shiver until thriller adrenaline-filled psychology, ready to make your weekend even more challenging.
If you want to take some time on the weekend to watch Korean horror films, here are some recommendations worth considering for your watch list, based on information gathered from various sources.
Recommendations for Korean Horror Movies
1. “The Crying” (2016)
While not a new film, Na Hong-jin’s work is still a favorite among horror fans for its timeless quality. Set in the remote village of Gokseong, the story begins when a series of terrible deaths and a strange disease suddenly attack the residents.
Jong-goo, a distracted local policeman, tries to discover the source of the disturbance until the situation becomes more personal when his daughter is also infected by the same mystical phenomenon.
The rumors then pointed to the figure of a foreigner from Japan who lived in the mountains, making the atmosphere in the village even more full of fear. Jong-goo strives to find answers and also involves a charismatic shaman and meets a mysterious woman in white who gives a cryptic warning.
2. “The Train to Busan” (2016)
This film offers horror from a different perspective of the zombies invading the bullet train ride to Busan. In the midst of this enormous chaos, a father fought to save his daughter along with other passengers.
Continuous suspense combined with strong emotional drama makes the audience not only scared, but also touched by the message about family and humanity.
3. “Gonjiam: The Haunted Asylum” (2018)
Presented with style I found videos, the film follows a group of YouTubers who plan to create scary content in an abandoned mental hospital.
What started as a simple trick for the sake of viral footage slowly turns into full-blown horror as they witness unreasonable events. The dark atmosphere and intense sudden surprises make this film very effective in creating fear.
4. “The Closet” (2020)
After losing his wife, a father decides to move house to start a new life with his son. But that hope fell apart when the princess suddenly disappeared without a trace.
All clues lead to a wardrobe in the room that hides a mystery. This film combines elements of psychological horror with a heartfelt family drama.
5. “The Ghost Station” (2022)
Set at Oksu Station, known for being infested with social media, the story follows Na-yeong, a journalist who investigates cases of mysterious deaths on train tracks.
As one oddity after another came to light, he became increasingly convinced that a dark secret lay behind the incident. The more thorough the investigation, the greater the danger lurks.
6. “Exuma” (2024)
This film follows two young shamans who are tasked with dealing with supernatural disturbances in a prominent family. Their search leads to an ancestral tomb that turns out to be cursed.
When the tomb is unearthed, long-trapped dark forces finally awaken and threaten the safety of all involved. The story combines elements of traditional rituals, spiritual beliefs and gripping horror suspense.
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