I’ll be honest, this is definitely not my cup of tea. I did watch some Korean horror movies in the past, and I still remember some of the striking scenes.
But with Halloween approaching I’m sure some of you gore lovers are seeking for this type of content and I hope you love the list I prepared.
They really know how to create the perfect blend of eerie, psychological, and forever disturbing storylines. If you’re brave enough, though, these are some of the best Korean horror movies on Netflix that will keep you up all night.
Korean cinema has truly mastered the art of merging fear, emotional depth, and social commentary in unforgettable ways.
The 8th Night
Starring Lee Sung-min and Park Hae-joon, The 8th Night follows a monk battling an evil spirit unleashed after centuries of silence. As Pastor Park tries to stop the curse, you’ll uncover dark secrets buried deep within faith, guilt, and human weakness. With its strong psychological movie elements and supernatural horror roots, it’s a masterpiece for serious horror fans.
The Call
Featuring Park Shin-hye and Jeon Jong-seo, The Call is a psychological thriller where two young women living in different timelines connect through a mysterious phone call. The result? A vengeful spirit, a moral dilemma, and a terrifying spiral of strange events. This award-winning Netflix original will keep you questioning fate, destiny, and revenge until the final moment.
The Wailing
Directed by Na Hong-jin, this chilling film blends paranormal activity, folk horror, and spiritual possession. When a series of deaths terrorize a small village, a mysterious man and strange frequencies near Seoul’s Han River awaken something truly horrifying. Featuring Kwak Do-won and Chun Jung-myung, it’s one of the best Asian horror movies ever made and worthy of an academy award in storytelling and tension.
Train to Busan
You can’t talk about Korean movies without mentioning Yeon Sang-ho’s masterpiece. Starring Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, and Ma Dong-seok, this supernatural horror movie is about flesh-eating zombies on a speeding train—but it’s also a heart-wrenching story of a father and his young daughter trying to survive. It’s one of those films that redefined the horror genre and turned South Korean films into global sensations.
The Medium
A joint production from Thailand and Korea, The Medium is a haunting look at shamanism, evil spirits, and ancestral curses. Set amid misty hills and old ways of rural life, it feels both spiritual and disturbingly real. If you loved Rope Curse, Taiwan Killer Hospital, or The Whole Truth, this belongs on your bucket list of suspenseful movies.
The Silenced
Park Bo-young stars as a young girl in a 1930s boarding school during Japanese occupation. Behind strict routines and a quiet life, dark secrets unfold as students mysteriously vanish. If The Sixth Finger or Dead Talents Society intrigued you, this film’s eerie beauty and tension-filled atmosphere will leave you spellbound.
Sweet Home
Created by Lee Eung-bok, Sweet Home brings supernatural elements and psychological thrillers together in a post-apocalyptic world. Residents trapped inside an apartment complex face creatures born from human desires. It’s gritty, emotional, and rich in social commentary, a Netflix TV show every horror fan should binge.
Bonus Picks for Horror Lovers
If you want to expand beyond Korean cinema, dive into other best Asian horror movies like Kliwon Friday Night (Indonesia), The Rope Curse (Taiwan), and Li Ronan’s Incantation. You can even mix in global classics like Fear Street Part One, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, or Little Evil for contrast.
Netflix’s extensive library of feature films also includes bonus videos, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes scenes content for award-winning Netflix originals.
Whether you’re exploring supernatural horror movies, serial killer movies, or psychological thrillers, there’s something haunting for everyone, from Kim Seo-yeon’s graceful dread to Im Soo-jung’s quiet intensity and Yoon Chae-ok’s unstoppable courage.
So next time you open Netflix, select your language, dim the lights, and dive into the spine-chilling world of Korean horror films. Just remember, when the phone rings at midnight or a mysterious man knocks on the door, don’t answer.
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