12 Must-Watch Korean Zombie Movies for the Ultimate Thrill!

Seok Woo (Gong Yoo) is a manager who is always busy and absorbed in his work. He plans a trip with his daughter Soo-an (Kim Soo An) to celebrate her birthday by visiting her mother in Busan. They board an electric train, but as the train is about to depart, a woman with bite marks on her knees rushes into the train.

Turns out, the woman has been infected by a horrifying virus that transforms her into a zombie. This outbreak swiftly engulfs the train, turning passengers into the undead and plunging the train into chaos. The uninfected passengers, including Seok Woo and Soo-an, are scrambling to the train's safe compartments to escape the growing horde of zombies.

In the midst of their journey, Seok Woo and his daughter meet Sang Hwa (Ma Deong Seok), a burly man, and his pregnant wife. Shortly after, they meet Yong Guk (Choi Woo Shik), a teenager wearing a baseball outfit, accompanied by his friends.

They work together to avoid the chasing zombies on the train. However, the number of infected passengers grow as the train continues to roll towards Busan. So, who will make it out alive, and will they reach Busan before it's too late?

"The Wailing" stands out as a beloved mystery horror film, known for its engaging story without relying on excessive jump scares. Its compelling storyline and excellent performances have earned it numerous accolades, including awards from the 36th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards and the Korean Film Producers Association Awards.

Set in the village of Gokseong, nestled near a forest, the residents are plagued by terror following mysterious deaths caused by an unusual illness. Suspicion falls on a Japanese man, a recent arrival, rumored to be a shaman with bizarre items in his home.

The village is further shaken by the savage death of a family. Jong Goo (Kwak Do Won), a local police officer, faces numerous peculiarities while investigating the case. In addition, his daughter falls ill with the same strange disease, changing her behavior dramatically and causing her to speak harshly.

As the community struggles to solve the murder case, confusion reigns. Speculation about the perpetrator abounds, but evidence is elusive. The initially suspected individual turns out to be innocent. Who is the mastermind behind these mysterious cases?

The sequel to Train to Busan has scored Korean Box Office records since its premiere. In addition, Peninsula has earned much acclaim, including the prestigious Best Technical Award at the 26th Chunsa Film Arts Awards in 2021.

The storyline unfolds as Navy Captain Jung Seok (Gang Dong Won) and some of his family members seek refuge in Seoul harbor during a zombie attack. Tragically, while boarding a ship, they face a zombie attack, leaving only Jung Seok and his brother-in-law, Chul Min, as survivors.

After arriving in Hong Kong, they attempt to survive under their new 'employers'. However, the Korean community's life in Hong Kong is filled with oppression, and they are forced to obey their 'employer' in order to survive.

Four years later, Jung Seok, Chul Min, and the other residents receive a mission from their employer: return to Seoul and secure US$20 million from a large truck. This begins a new adventure for Jung Seok and Chul Min, bringing them together with humans and zombies once again.

The movie is a sequel to "The Cursed," a drama that explores Korean shamanism and witchcraft, now reinforced with elements of Indonesian witchcraft.

"The Cursed: Dead Man's Prey" investigates a bizarre serial murder case where the culprit turns out to be the living corpse. This discovery occurs when the perpetrator's corpse is found near the victim. Upon investigation, it turns out that the perpetrator has been dead for three months.

Unraveling a sinister plot, it was revealed that the perpetrator was a living corpse brought back to life under the control of an Indonesian shaman who wanted revenge for the death of his daughter. The daughter was killed in a trial conducted by a South Korean pharmaceutical company, which triggered the Shaman to take a revenge on those responsible.

The police, accompanied by reporter Im Jin Hee, attempt to unravel the mystery and capture the shaman. However, their pursuit is full of challenges as they face relentless interference from the undead minions manipulated by the shaman.

The adventure of Rampant unfolds with Lee Chung (Hyun Bin), a prince living far from home in Qing, as he returns to the palace with his loyal bodyguard, Hak Soo (Jeong Man Sik). On their journey, they come across a deserted village, eerily empty and silent.

Suddenly, Lee Chung finds himself under attack by assassins. Amidst the chaos, zombies emerge, attacking everyone in sight. In the nick of time, Park Eul Ryoung (Jo Woo Jin), a skilled former royal bodyguard, and Deok Hee (Lee Sun Bin), a brave female archer, come to his rescue.

This terrifying encounter opens Lee Chung's eyes to the widespread zombie plague. As he battles these fierce creatures, he's also entangled in a web of royal intrigue and dangerous political plots. Will he be able to navigate through these perilous challenges?

Rampant is more than your typical zombie movie set in a royal backdrop; it's a thrilling blend of betrayal, power struggles, and survival.

A gamer named Joon Woo (Yoo Ah-In) wakes up to the sound of a commotion outside the apartment where he lives with his younger sister and parents. While still sleepy, Joon doesn't understand what is going on. He only saw many people crowding out of the apartment.

Initially thinking it was a normal demonstration, Joon soon realized after taking a closer look that the situation was more dire - people were attacking and biting each other. Panic sets in as Joon realizes that his family is separated from him; they manage to survive and take refuge in Joon's father's office, while Joon is left alone.

In his despair, Joon contemplates ending his life by hanging himself. However, a laser suddenly appears, signaling him not to give up. The laser comes from an apartment tower adjacent to where Yoo Bin (Park Shin Hye), Joon's neighbor, lives. Using binoculars, they communicate and exchange food.

Now, the two must devise a plan to reunite and escape the apartment together, seeking safety in a place filled with supplies. The chase with zombies can be seen throughout the rest of the movie. Will a miracle happen to save both of their lives?

The movie follows the life of Man Deok, a man raising three children: Joon-Gul, Min-Gul, and Hae-Gul. Man Deok faces difficult life challenges as some of his businesses fail to make any meaningful progress.

One day, the peace of the village was disturbed when a strange man appeared unexpectedly and acted strangely. This man suddenly bites Man Deok's head off. To his surprise, Man Deok wakes up the next day with fresh and firm facial skin, he becomes convinced that the man who bit him was a zombie.

Seizing the opportunity, Man Deok exploits the zombie in his mission to rejuvenate the villagers with just one bite. However, an initially promising situation takes a turn for the worse when the bitten villagers turn into zombies.

Unlike other zombie-themed movies, The Odd Family: Zombies on Sale offers a light and entertaining storyline. Moreover, the movie stars renowned South Korean stars, such as Jung Jae Young, Kim Nam Gil, Uhm Ji Won, Lee Soo Kyung, Jung Ga Ram, and Park In Hwan.

The chilling tale of Horror Stories begins with the abduction of a high school student by a murderer who struggles with stuttering. This killer can only drift off to sleep after committing a murder or hearing a horror story. To survive, the student starts telling a series of horror stories.

The movie features four distinct horror stories. The first, 'Don't Answer to the Door', revolves around siblings waiting for their mother who is late coming home. They face a dilemma when a mysterious delivery man knocks at their door.

Next is 'Endless Flight', where a flight attendant encounters a serial killer on an airplane. The film also includes 'Secret Recipe', a grim twist on the Cinderella tale, and the final story, 'Ambulance on the Death Zone', heightens the suspense. What will happen to the student when the stories run out?

Horror Stories is a collection of four short films crafted by five talented South Korean directors. It has spawned two sequels, Horror Stories 2 and Horror Stories 3, and has been recognized with nominations and awards at various film festivals.

Zombie School draws its eerie inspiration from a real-life event in South Korea, where farm animals were struck by foot-and-mouth disease. In a drastic measure to prevent the spread of the disease, the infected animals were culled and buried.

In the movie, the story kicks off with a zombie virus originating from pigs infected by foot-and-mouth disease. This illness drives the pigs into a frenzy, leading to their sudden demise.

Witnessing this, the farmers decide to eliminate all infected pigs, burying them in a massive pit. However, some pigs manage to break free and flee to a nearby school.

At the school, these escaped pigs bite a teacher, who rapidly transforms into a zombie. The infected teacher begins a terrifying pursuit of the students, devouring those caught. The students who survive are thrust into a desperate fight for survival, facing off against their once-trusted teachers turned ruthless predators.

This film unfolds the story of a devastating zombie outbreak that engulfs the world, including Korea, in 2010. As the crisis escalates, the government implements martial law in a desperate bid to control the situation.

Healthy individuals frantically try to protect themselves from those infected. Meanwhile, some people can't bear to abandon their infected loved ones. They choose to stay and live alongside family members who have transformed into zombies, despite the grave danger this poses. The zombie epidemic leads to numerous fatalities.

In the midst of this chaos, civilians and government forces tirelessly work to halt the spread of the infection. They hold onto hope for a vaccine that could end the nightmare.

Presented as an omnibus, this zombie movie weaves together four different stories, all centered around the theme of zombies. The film has been recognized for its excellence, winning awards including one from the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival in 2019 (13th edition).

In the unique blend of horror and comedy, director Lee Soo Sung brought "Mr. Zombie" to life in 2010. The film centers on Yeong Cheol (Won Poong Yeon), a man in his 40s who runs a struggling fried chicken shop. He feels the weight of life's challenges, especially with his business not doing well.

Things take a horrific turn when a regular customer at Yeong Cheol's shop inexplicably bites off his own mother's arm. Following this bizarre incident, Yeong Cheol's city descends into chaos as it is overrun by a zombie epidemic.

Tragically, Yeong Cheol himself gets bitten and becomes infected. Amidst this nightmare, he also faces the pressure of a loan shark demanding repayment of his family's debt. This situation leaves Yeong Cheol distraught, feeling helpless to support his wife and daughter.

Mr. Zombie weaves together the intense moments of a zombie apocalypse with comedic elements, punctuated by several poignant moments that tug at the heartstrings. The fate of Yeong Cheol and his family hangs in the balance in this engaging and emotional film.

Zombie Fighter dives into the struggles of humanity 11 years after a zombie apocalypse. Survivors cling to life, with their only hope being a single safe zone. Access to this haven requires a highly coveted ticket.

In this desperate setting, we meet Bane, a former boxer. He's determined to secure a future for his daughter, Sarah, by earning enough money for her safe zone ticket. His plan is to participate in a Zombie Fighter match in the city. This brutal event involves survivors betting on fights between zombies.

Bane teams up with Ye Ji, a talented special effects makeup artist. Together, they disguise Bane as a zombie, allowing him to enter the arena and battle other zombies. However, their plan hits a snag when the arena manager uncovers their scheme.

Zombie Fighter may not be a blockbuster hit from South Korea, but it's a film that zombie enthusiasts should not miss cause it has a unique and intriguing twist on the genre.