If you love a good scare, Korean horror movies are a goldmine. Netflix in 2025 is packed with spine-tingling K-horror films from ghostly hauntings and vengeful spirits to psychological thrillers and heart-pounding slasher stories. These movies aren’t just about jump scares; they mix suspense, emotion, and twisted plots in ways only Korean cinema can. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just curious about the genre, we’ve rounded up the 36 best Korean horror movies on Netflix that are perfect for your next binge night.
1. Holy Night: Demon Hunters (2025)
- Cast: Don Lee, Seohyun, Lee David
- Genre: Horror, action & adventure
Holy Night: Demon Hunters follows a supernatural trio trying to save Seoul after a dangerous cult starts stirring up demonic chaos. When a young girl named Eun-seo becomes possessed, her older sister teams up with Ba Woo, Sharon, and Kim Gun to uncover the truth behind the Black Mass cult. As the group races to stop the summoning of the ancient demon Asmodeus, they face terrifying rituals, possessed followers, and their own emotional battles. In a dramatic showdown underground, Ba Woo sacrifices himself to break the ritual and save Eun-seo. The danger ends for now, but the final scene teases that more evil is on the way.
2. Noise (2025)
- Cast: Lee Sun-bin, Jun Ik-ryoung, Kim Min-seok
- Genre: Horror, thriller, mystery
Noise is a South Korean horror thriller about sisters Joo-young and Joo-hee, who finally move into their dream apartment, only for things to take a terrifying turn. Strange, unexplainable noises start haunting their home, and then Joo-hee mysteriously disappears. Joo-young, desperate to find her sister, teams up with Joo-hee’s boyfriend, Ki-hoon, to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, a neighbor living below becomes convinced the sisters are behind the noise and begins threatening them. Full of suspense, psychological tension, and chilling moments, Noise keeps viewers on edge as it explores fear, obsession, and the darkness lurking in the ordinary.
3. Exhuma (2024)
- Cast: Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hai-jin
- Genre: Horror, thriller, mystery
Exhuma is a South Korean horror film that mixes mystery, the occult, and supernatural thrills. It follows shaman Hwa-rim and her team: her protégé Bong-gil, feng shui expert Sang-deok, and mortician Yeong-geun, who are hired to move a cursed grave threatening a wealthy family’s newborn. But when the grave is disturbed, vengeful spirits, including the grandfather’s ghost and a samurai oni, are unleashed. As dark secrets from the Japanese occupation come to light, the team must rely on rituals, strategy, and ancient knowledge to survive. Full of suspense, supernatural scares, and twists, Exhuma keeps viewers on edge from start to finish.
4. The Sin (2024)
- Cast: Kim Yoon-hye, Song I-jae, Bak Ji-hoon
- Genre: Horror
The Sin, a 2024 South Korean horror film, takes you deep into the darkest corners of human sin. Famous director Hwi-wook, known for his experimental work and international festival acclaim, starts filming a dance project on the rooftop of an abandoned school with rookie actors Si-young and Chae-yoon. As their bold, intense choreography begins, the cast and crew start feeling a strange, unsettling energy. What starts as an artistic shoot quickly turns chaotic, and they soon come face-to-face with a terrifying entity that should have never awakened, turning their project into a fight for survival.
5. Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary (2024)
- Cast: Kim Do-yeon, Son Ju-yeon, Kang Shin-hee
- Genre: Horror, comedy, independent
Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary is a fun mix of horror and comedy from South Korea, directed by Kim Min-ha and starring Kim Do-yeon, Son Ju-yeon, Jeong Ha-dam, and Kang Shin-hee. It’s actually a prequel to Teaching Practice: Idiot Girls and School Ghost 2 (2025) and premiered at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival before hitting theaters on November 6, 2024. The story follows a group of high school seniors who stumble upon a “Ghost Hide-and-Seek” tape made by their seniors. They soon find out that winning the cursed game on the school anniversary could earn them perfect college exam scores if they survive the night!
6. Sleep (2023)
- Cast: Jung Yu-mi, Lee Sun-kyun, Kim Kum-soon
- Genre: Horror
Sleep is a South Korean black comedy horror thriller and the feature debut of director Jason Yu. Starring Jung Yu-mi and Lee Sun-kyun in one of his final roles, the film premiered at Cannes’ Critics’ Week before releasing in South Korea. It follows newlyweds Hyeon-soo and Soo-jin, whose lives take a chilling turn when Soo-jin discovers her husband sleepwalking and acting in strangely dangerous ways. As night falls, tension builds, especially around the safety of their newborn. Mixing dark humor with psychological horror, Sleep keeps viewers on edge, exploring how quickly ordinary domestic life can turn into a terrifying nightmare.
7. Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman (2023)
- Cast: Gang Dong-won, Huh Joon-ho, Esom
- Genre: Horror, mystery, comedy
Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman is a thrilling South Korean dark fantasy action film based on the webtoon Possessed by Fresh. It stars Gang Dong-won, Huh Joon-ho, Esom, and Lee Dong-hwi. The story follows Dr. Cheon, a fake exorcist who suddenly discovers he can really sense spirits while investigating a haunted village. When a young girl is possessed, he uncovers the evil shaman Beom-cheon, who’s after divine powers. With the help of a magical sword and a shamaness, Cheon battles Beom-cheon, recovers sacred talismans, and finally seals his spirit. Packed with action, suspense, and dark fantasy, it’s a wild ride from start to finish.
8. Marui Video (2023)
- Cast: Seo Hyun-woo, Jo Min-kyeong
- Genre: Horror, mystery
Marui Video is a 2023 South Korean mystery-horror directed by Yoon Jun-hyung and starring Seo Hyun-woo. The story follows PD Kim Soo-chan, who hears rumors about a sealed, ultra-sensitive video called Marui Video, kept hidden in the prosecutor’s underground archive because its content is too shocking to be released. Intrigued, he gets hold of it to make a documentary, uncovering chilling details of two infamous crimes: the 1992 Dongseongjang motel murder and the 1987 Amidong family massacre. As Kim digs deeper, the line between truth and terror blurs, revealing dark secrets that have been buried for decades.
9. Streamer (2023)
- Cast: Lee Pu-reum, Kwon Min-hyuk, Kim Mo-beom
- Genre: Horror
Streamer is a 2023 South Korean horror flick directed by Jang Hyung-mo, featuring Lee Pureum, Kwon Min-hyuk, Kim Mo-beom, Kim Jun-hyung, and Shim So-young. The story follows five streamers who head into an abandoned building to check out a creepy video left by a mysterious BJ. As they explore, they livestream everything, capturing every spine-chilling and eerie moment in real time. With living figures appearing red and ghosts glowing blue, the film mixes supernatural scares with the thrill of live streaming. It’s a tense, modern horror experience that keeps you on edge from start to finish.
10. The Ghost Station (2023)
- Cast: Kim Bo-ra, Kim Jae-hyun, Shin So-yul
- Genre: Horror, mystery
The Ghost Station, which first premiered at the 2022 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and saw a full release in April 2023, is a chilling South Korean thriller directed by Jeong Yong-gi and co-written by Yeowryeong and The Ring series writer Hiroshi Takahashi. It stars Kim Bo-ra, Kim Jae-hyun, and Shin So-yul. The story follows ambitious reporter Na-young, who hears from her friend Woo-won, an Oksu Station employee, about a string of mysterious deaths at the station. As Na-young dives into the investigation with Woo-won, strange and unsettling events begin to unfold, revealing a dark, sinister presence hiding in plain sight.
11. Urban Myths (2022)
- Cast: Kim Do-yoon, Lee Yul-eum, Lee Ho-won
- Genre: Horror, anthology films
Urban Myths is a South Korean horror anthology that’s perfect for fans of creepy, everyday scares. Directed by newcomer Hong Won-ki, it features ten chilling stories set in familiar places: think tunnels, apartments, closets, and even social media. From haunted walls and vengeful spirits to possessed mannequins and high-stakes escape rooms, each tale keeps you on edge. With a cast including Kim Do-yoon, Lee Yul-eum, Lee Young-jin, and AleXa, the film mixes suspense, mystery, and supernatural thrills. Released on April 27, 2022, Urban Myths proves that horror isn’t always somewhere far away; it can be hiding right in plain sight.
12. Project Wolf Hunting (2022)
- Cast: Seo In-guk, Jang Dong-yoon, Choi Guy-hwa
- Genre: Horror, sci-fi, action & adventure
Project Wolf Hunting is a high-octane South Korean sci-fi action horror set on a cargo ship carrying dangerous criminals from the Philippines to Busan. When superhuman criminals, including the nearly unstoppable Alpha, break free, chaos erupts. Detective Lee Seok-woo must survive brutal attacks while uncovering dark experiments from World War II that created these superhumans. Betrayals and violent confrontations push everyone to the edge, leading to a tense showdown between Lee and the powerful Commander Kyung-ho. Packed with nonstop action, suspense, and shocking twists, the film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
13. The Other Child (2022)
- Cast: Park Hyo-ju, Kim Min-jae, Kyung Da-eun
- Genre: Horror, mystery
The Other Child is a 2022 South Korean mystery-horror that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. After the heartbreaking loss of their third child, Hyun-woo (Park Hyo-joo) and Seok-ho (Kim Min-jae) decide to adopt a new baby. But things take a chilling turn when the little one, Isaac, starts seeing the spirit of their deceased child. To make matters creepier, their neighbor Young-jun (Cha Sun-woo) acts like he knows all their secrets. As strange and unsettling events pile up, the couple starts questioning what’s real and what’s not. It’s eerie, suspenseful, and full of twists.
14. The 8th Night (2021)
- Cast: Lee Sung-min, Park Hae-joon, Kim You-jung
- Genre: Horror
The 8th Night is a chilling South Korean horror about a former exorcist trying to stop two ancient, powerful beings: the Red Eye and Black Eye, from being reunited after 2,500 years. When a scientist accidentally awakens the Red Eye, it spreads chaos through unsuspecting victims connected to a meditation group. Young monk Cheongseok, guided by the exorcist Seon-hwa, must race against time to stop the evil from fully rising. Between possessions, spirits, and deadly rituals, the tension never lets up. In the end, Cheongseok faces the Red Eye head-on, stopping its resurrection and freeing the spirit of Ae-ran.
15. Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2021)
- Cast: Gianna Jun, Park Byung-eun, Kim Si-a
- Genre: Horror, thriller, period pieces
Kingdom: Ashin of the North dives into the heartbreaking backstory of Ashin, the sole survivor of a village wiped out after being wrongly blamed for a massacre. When she later learns the truth that Joseon officials framed her people to cover up their own crimes, her grief turns into vengeance. Ashin uses the resurrection plant to create zombies, wipes out the military camp, and returns to her village, where she has kept her undead family alive for years. Fueled by revenge, she vows to destroy everyone responsible. After selling the plant to the royal physician, she confronts the Pajeowi leader, marking the beginning of the Kingdom plague.
16. Whispering Corridors 6: The Humming (2021)
- Cast: Kim Seo-hyung, Kim Hyeon-soo, Choi Ri
- Genre: Horror
Whispering Corridor 6: The Humming follows Eun-Hee, who returns to her old high school as vice-principal, but for some reason, she can’t remember her own student days. Things get creepy fast when strange happenings occur in the long-closed third-floor bathroom. Ha-Young, a bullied student, hears ghostly whispers there and confides in Eun-Hee about being assaulted by a teacher, but Eun-Hee struggles to believe her. Soon, Eun-Hee starts seeing hallucinations of a girl with a wounded face. With the help of her psychiatrist, she tries to uncover the dark secrets haunting the school in this suspenseful, supernatural thriller.
17. Guimoon: The Lightless Door (2021)
- Cast: Kim Kang-woo, Kim So-hye, Lee Jung-hyung
- Genre: Horror, thriller, mystery
Guimoon: The Lightless Door is a Korean horror film that really pulls you into the scares, thanks to its 2D, ScreenX, and 4DX formats, so you almost feel what the characters are going through. Directed by Sim Deok-Geun and starring Kim Kang-woo and Kim So-hye, the story centers on an abandoned training center in Guisari, haunted since a 1990 massacre by its manager. Do-jin, the head of a Psychic Research Institute, enters to uncover the truth about his mother’s death, while three college students shoot a video there. But when they open the mysterious lightless door, things get terrifying fast.
18. #Alive (2020)
- Cast: Yoo Ah-in, Park Shin-hye
- Genre: Horror
#Alive follows Joon-woo, a gamer suddenly trapped in his Seoul apartment when a fast-moving zombie outbreak takes over the city. As his internet, water, and supplies start to disappear, he struggles with fear and loneliness. Just when he’s at his lowest point, he spots another survivor, Yoo-bin, in the building across from him. The two team up from afar, help each other stay alive, and eventually make a daring escape together. After battling zombies, surviving a deadly trap, and racing to the rooftop, they’re rescued by the military. With networks coming back online, hope finally returns as survivors are found.
19. The Odd Family: Zombie on Sale (2020)
- Cast: Jung Jae-young, Kim Nam-gil, Uhm Ji-won
- Genre: Horror, comedy
The Odd Family: Zombie On Sale is a fun and quirky Korean zombie comedy that takes place in a quiet countryside. Troublemaker dad Mandeok stumbles upon a very unusual zombie named Jjong-bi: handsome, can understand speech, and instead of being deadly, actually makes people younger when bitten! The family, led by daughter-in-law Nam-joo, with eldest son Jun-geol, brainy second son Min-geol, and energetic youngest Ha-geol, decides to turn this strange situation into a wild business. Their antics shake up the sleepy village, creating chaos, laughs, and unexpected success. It’s a fresh, entertaining twist on zombie movies with plenty of heart.
20. The Closet (2020)
- Cast: Ha Jung-woo, Kim Nam-gil, Heo Yul
- Genre: Horror, mystery
The Closet is a chilling South Korean horror film directed by Kim Kwang-bin, starring Ha Jung-woo and Kim Nam-gil. The story follows Sang-won, a dad trying to reconnect with his daughter, Yi-na, after his wife dies unexpectedly. Hoping a new home will help, things seem to improve when Yi-na says she has a new friend, but then strange noises start coming from her closet, and her behavior becomes unsettling. When Yi-na suddenly disappears, Sang-won meets Kyung-hoon, a man who’s spent ten years investigating missing kids. He claims the answers to Yi-na’s disappearance might be hiding inside that very closet.
21. Metamorphosis (2019)
- Cast: Bae Seong-woo, Sung Dong-il, Jang Young-nam
- Genre: Horror
Metamorphosis is a South Korean supernatural horror that follows a family moving into a new house, not knowing the dark force lurking nearby. Their pastor uncle had tried and failed to exorcise a shape-shifting devil from a child, and now the vengeful entity is targeting the entire family. As strange and terrifying events start to unfold, the family must face the sinister presence threatening their lives. Packed with suspense, dark secrets, and supernatural scares, Metamorphosis is a chilling story of fear, revenge, and the fight between good and evil that keeps viewers on edge from start to finish.
22. The Divine Fury (2019)
- Cast: Park Seo-jun, Ahn Sung-ki, Woo Do-hwan
- Genre: Horror, action & adventure
The Divine Fury is a South Korean action horror about Yong-hoo, a martial arts champion with a tragic past who discovers he has divine powers. After losing his parents as a child, he pours his anger into MMA fighting, but a mysterious stigmata after a match in the U.S. leads him to Father Ahn, a seasoned exorcist. Seeing Yong-hoo’s potential, the priest trains him to battle the demonic forces wreaking havoc in Korea. Together, they face Ji-shin, a dangerous disciple of evil. Full of thrilling fights, supernatural encounters, and suspense, The Divine Fury is a gripping battle of faith versus darkness.
23. Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018)
- Cast: Wi Ha-jun, Park Ji-hyun, Oh Ah-yeon
- Genre: Horror
Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum follows a group of YouTubers who head into the infamous abandoned psychiatric hospital hoping to score big views with a live horror broadcast. They set up a few fake scares at first, but things quickly turn real and terrifying. Strange noises, moving objects, and the mystery of the locked Room 402 push the crew into full panic. One by one, they’re trapped, possessed, or dragged away by unseen forces. Even their leader, Ha-joon, meets a chilling end inside the asylum. Meanwhile, viewers watching at home think the livestream just flopped, never realizing the horror that actually happened.
24. Office (2015)
- Cast: Ko A-sung, Park Sung-woong, Bae Seong-woo
- Genre: Horror, thriller, mystery
Office is a gripping South Korean slasher-thriller directed by Hong Won-chan, starring Go Ah-sung and Park Sung-woong. The story kicks off when a quiet office worker, Kim Byeong-guk, shocks everyone by murdering his family and possibly his co-workers. Intern Lee Mi-rye quickly becomes the focus as strange things happen at the office, and suspicion falls on her. Tensions rise as corporate secrets and workplace politics make the investigation even more complicated. The climax is intense, revealing Mi-rye’s shocking role in the violence. With its mix of suspense, psychological twists, and office drama, Office shows just how dark work life can get.
25. The Chosen: Forbidden Cave (2015)
- Cast: Kim Sung-kyun, Yoo Sun, Cheon Ho-jin
- Genre: Horror, movies based on books
The Chosen: Forbidden Cave is a spine-chilling Korean horror that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It follows psychiatrist and exorcist Jin-Myung (Kim Sung-Kyun) and his assistant Ji-Kwang (Kim Hye-Seong) as they try to help Geum-Joo (Yoo-Sun), who’s suffering from a strange and terrifying phenomenon. But things quickly spiral out of control when a powerful, malevolent force within her is unleashed, bringing extreme horror and supernatural terror. Full of suspense, shocking twists, and eerie moments, this film is perfect for anyone looking for a truly thrilling Korean horror experience.
26. Killer Toon (2013)
- Cast: Lee Si-young, Um Ki-joon, Hyunwoo
- Genre: Horror, mystery
Killer Toon is a 2013 South Korean psychological horror that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It stars Lee Si-young as Kang Ji-yoon, a popular horror webtoon artist whose latest comic starts coming to life in terrifying ways. When her publisher turns up dead exactly like a scene from her webtoon, Ji-yoon suddenly finds herself the prime suspect. Private detective Lee Ki-cheol, played by Um Ki-joon, dives into the case, trying to untangle fiction from reality. The film was a huge hit, becoming the first South Korean horror to sell over a million tickets since Death Bell in 2008.
27. Thirst (2009)
- Cast: Song Kang-ho, Kim Ok-vin, Kim Hae-sook
- Genre: Horror, movies based on books
Thirst, directed by Park Chan-wook, is a gripping mix of horror, dark comedy, and romance. It follows Sang-hyun, a Catholic priest who becomes a vampire after a failed medical experiment. Things get complicated when he falls for Tae-ju, his childhood friend’s wife. As Sang-hyun struggles with his bloodlust, their secret affair leads to obsession, murder, and chaos. Eventually, Tae-ju turns into a vampire too, making their deadly romance even more intense. The film was a hit with critics, winning the Jury Prize at Cannes, and is famous for its bold, thrilling, and twisted take on love and horror.
28. The Guard Post (2008)
- Cast: Cheon Ho-jin, Jo Hyun-jae, Lee Young-hoon
- Genre: Horror, military
The Guard Post is a gripping South Korean horror set in the DMZ at Guard Post 506. Sergeant Major Noh is sent to investigate strange deaths and quickly discovers a rabies-like virus turning soldiers violent. As fear and paranoia spread, shocking betrayals and deadly encounters escalate. Noh uncovers the horrifying truth about the infection and the people around him, leading him to make a grim decision: to stop the virus, he must kill everyone in the post. Packed with suspense, body-horror, and psychological tension, The Guard Post is a chilling tale of survival and the dark side of human desperation.
29. The Host (2006)
- Cast: Song Kang-ho, Park Hae-il, Byun Hee-bong
- Genre: Horror, sci-fi, action & adventure
The Host is an intense South Korean monster movie by Bong Joon Ho. It follows Park Gang-du, a humble snack bar owner, whose daughter Hyun-seo gets snatched by a terrifying creature from the Han River. When the government claims the monster carries a deadly virus, Gang-du and his family break quarantine to rescue her. Facing the beast, shady authorities, and life-threatening traps, they risk everything to save her. Packed with thrilling action, heart-pounding horror, and touching family moments, The Host became a global hit and is still celebrated as a landmark in Korean cinema for its story, effects, and social commentary.
30. Voice (2005)
- Cast: Kim Ok-vin, Seo Ji-hye, Cha Ye-ryun
- Genre: Horror, LGBTQ+
Voice, also called Whispering Corridors 4: Voice, is a chilling South Korean horror set in an all-girls school. The story kicks off when top student Young-eon is mysteriously murdered, and only her friend Seon-min can hear her ghost. As they try to uncover what really happened, dark secrets about Young-eon’s past come to light: rivalries, her mother’s suicide, and a deadly clash with another ghost, Hyo-jung. With help from Cho-ah, a girl who can hear spirits, the lines between memory and reality blur, leading to possession, revenge, and a haunting finale that leaves everyone unsettled.
31. R-Point (2004)
- Cast: Gam Woo-sung, Son Byeong-ho, Lee Sun-kyun
- Genre: Horror, military, action & adventure
R-Point is a gripping South Korean psychological horror war film set during the Vietnam War. Lieutenant Choi leads a squad to the mysterious R-Point island to find missing soldiers, but they quickly realize the place is haunted by a vengeful Viet Cong woman. Terrifying visions, ghostly apparitions, and deadly possessions push the team to the brink as paranoia and confusion take over. One by one, soldiers fall, and by dawn, the rescue team finds the island strangely empty, with missing bodies and vanished bloodstains. Blending war, suspense, and supernatural horror, R-Point keeps viewers on edge from start to finish.
32. A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
- Cast: Kim Gap-soo, Yum Jung-ah, Lim Soo-jung
- Genre: Horror
A Tale of Two Sisters is one of South Korea’s most iconic horror films, directed by Kim Jee-woon and inspired by a classic folktale. It follows Su-mi, who’s just been released from a mental institution, as she returns home with her sister Su-yeon, only to face increasingly eerie and unsettling events with their stepmother, Eun-joo. As the story unfolds, shocking twists reveal Su-mi’s dissociative identity disorder and the heartbreaking truth that Su-yeon has actually been dead all along. Mixing psychological tension, family drama, and ghostly scares, this film is a masterclass in suspense and emotional storytelling.
33. Whispering Corridors 3: Wishing Stairs (2003)
- Cast: Song Ji-hyo, Park Han-byul, Jo An
- Genre: Horror
Whispering Corridors 3: Wishing Stairs is a spooky South Korean horror film set in an all-girls art school. It follows Yun Jin-sung, a talented but overlooked ballet student, and her friend Kim So-hee, whose natural talent makes her a favorite. Their friendship takes a dark turn when they compete for a spot at a prestigious Russian ballet school. Jin-sung’s wish on the legendary 29-step staircase sets off a series of tragic events, including So-hee’s death and a haunting revenge. Full of guilt, jealousy, and supernatural twists, it’s a gripping story about ambition, friendship, and the dangerous cost of envy.
34. The Phone (2002)
- Cast: Ha Ji-won, Kim You-mi, Choi Woo-jae
- Genre: Horror
The Phone is a spooky South Korean horror film you won’t forget. It follows journalist Ji-won, who starts getting strange, threatening calls after reporting on a scandal. Things get even creepier when her biological daughter, Young-ju, begins acting strangely. Ji-won soon discovers the phone once belonged to a missing girl, Jin-hee, whose vengeful spirit haunts anyone who uses it. As Ji-won pieces together the chilling mystery of Jin-hee’s past and its connection to her family, terrifying events unfold. In the end, Ji-won survives, but the cursed phone ends up in the ocean, ringing ominously, hinting the nightmare isn’t over.
35. Whispering Corridors 2: Memento Mori (1999)
- Cast: Kim Gyu-ri, Park Ye-jin, Lee Young-jin
- Genre: Horror
Whispering Corridors 2: Memento Mori, also called Whispering Corridors 2, is a chilling South Korean horror set in an all-girls high school. It follows Yoo Shi-eun and Min Hyo-shin, whose secret romance sparks gossip and social pressure. Struggling to cope, Shi-eun pulls away, and Hyo-shin tragically takes her own life; rumors even hint at a hidden pregnancy involving a teacher. The story unfolds through fellow student Soh Min-ah, who discovers their diary and gets drawn into the eerie events. Before long, Hyo-shin’s vengeful spirit haunts the school, targeting those who shunned her, mixing teen drama with spine-tingling supernatural horror.
36. Whispering Corridors (1998)
- Cast: Lee Mi-yeon, Kim Gyu-ri, Choi Kang-hee
- Genre: Horror
Whispering Corridors is a creepy yet gripping South Korean horror set in an all-girls high school. The story kicks off when a cruel teacher is found dead, and three students, Ji-oh, Jae-yi, and Jung-sook, find themselves caught up in bullying, strange happenings, and haunting secrets. The ghost of Jin-ju, a former student, keeps returning every few years disguised as a student, longing for recognition and peace. As Ji-oh and Jae-yi uncover the truth, they face Jin-ju’s spirit and promise to honor her memory. Packed with suspense, social commentary, and supernatural chills, it launched a beloved horror franchise.
Conclusion
Korean horror keeps raising the bar with clever storytelling, chilling atmospheres, and unexpected twists. On Netflix in 2025, there’s something for everyone, whether you want to be scared silly, intrigued by a haunting mystery, or drawn into a psychological thriller. These 36 movies are perfect for a night of frights, so grab your blanket, turn off the lights, and dive into the eerie, thrilling world of Korean horror. You won’t be able to look away!
