From Gonijam: Haunted Asylum To The Wailing, 5 Korean Horror Films To Watch Because Its Friday The 13th!
Which Korean horror film is making it to your spooky watchlist?

It’s Friday, the 13th, and it is the perfect time to embrace the thrill of horror films! Whether it’s ghosts, monsters, or psychological thrillers, horror films can give you that rush of adrenaline. Especially Korean horror films like The Wailing, Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, and more match the eerie feeling that comes with Friday the 13th. So, grab some popcorn, turn down the lights, and get ready for a night of scares. Happy watching!
1. The Wailing
Directed by Na Hong-jin, the film is set in a small village where strange events begin to unfold after a mysterious stranger arrives. People start falling ill, and a local police officer gets drawn towards the chaos as he tries to uncover the truth behind the events. Will the police officer find out the truth? Watch this thriller to find out!
2. Train To Busan
Well, the list would have been incomplete without this film. It has heart-pounding action and emotional depth. Starring Gong Yoo, Ma Dong-seok, Jung Yu-mi, and more, the story focuses on a father and his daughter who are on a train to Busan when a sudden zombie outbreak occurs. As chaos erupts, they must fight for their survival. It’s a must-watch and will keep you hooked!
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3. Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
Directed by Jung Bum-shik, an online horror show’s team decides to visit an old asylum and stream live from inside to attract more viewers. However, things start to go wrong when they begin to encounter things they never expected. As the story unfolds, strange noises and shadows make them question what’s real and what isn’t.
4. A Tale of Two Sisters
This psychological horror film is based on a Korean folktale and revolves around two sisters who return home after being in a mental institution. As they adjust to life with their strict stepmother, strange and terrifying events begin to unfold. This film explores themes of trauma and family dynamics.
5. Thirst
Directed by Park Chan-wook, this film follows a priest who undergoes a medical experiment that turns him into a vampire. As he struggles with his new identity, he becomes involved in a complicated relationship with a woman who is trapped in an unhappy marriage. Which film is making it to your watchlist?
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First Published: December 13, 2024 3:20 PM