Below is 8 Korean dramas and movies that can spook the audience just as well as “Revenant”.
SBS’ drama “Revenant”, writer Kim Eun Hee’s comeback work, has been continuing its success with high ratings from the beginning of the airing. We summarize Korean dramas and movies about ghosts that are as interesting as “Revenant”.
1. The Guest
OCN’s drama “The Guest” (2018) depicts the story of a shaman, a priest and a detective who confront crimes committed by bizarre forces in various parts of Korean society.
Actor Kim Dong Wook played the role of Yoon Hwa Pyung, a shaman who was born with psychic powers. Actor Kim Jae Wook played Choi Yoon, a cynical and cold priest who alienates people but is recognized by his abilities as an exorcist. Actress Jung Eun Chae took on the role of Kang Gil Young, a passionate and tough but easygoing detective who does not believe in the supernatural.
2. The Cursed
tvN’s drama “The Cursed” (2020) is about a teenage girl who has the ability to bring death by using names, photos and belongings and a just social issues reporter fighting against the massive evil hidden behind an IT conglomerate.
Actress Jung Ji So played Baek So Jin, a “methodist” born as the daughter of a shaman and has the ability to curse. Actor Sung Dong Il played Jin Jong Hyun, the IT conglomerate’s chairman who is possessed by an evil spirit. Actress Uhm Ji Won played Im Jin Hee, a reporter who works with Baek So Jin to dig into the IT conglomerate’s corruption. Actress Jo Min Su played Jin Kyung, a shaman who helps Jin Jong Hyun with her strong spirit.
3. Monstrous
TVING’s original drama “Monstrous” (2022) is a supernatural thriller story about archaeologists unveiling a strange mystery.
Actor Koo Kyo Hwan played the role of Jeong Ki Hoon, an eccentric archaeologist who studies strange supernatural phenomena. Actress Shin Hyun Bin transformed into Jeong Ki Hoon’s wife Lee Soo Jin, a genius pattern interpreter who faces a terrible disaster.
4. Priest
OCN’s drama “Priest”, which aired from November 2018 to January 2019, is a story about doctors and exorcists protecting people together at a Catholic hospital in Seoul.
Actor Yeon Woo Jin played Oh Soo Min, a dutiful and reckless Catholic priest. Actress Jeong Yu Mi took on the role of Ham Eun Ho, who works with Oh Soo Min to save patients possessed by an evil entity. Actor Park Yong Woo played Oh Soo Min’s teacher Moon Ki Seon.
5. The Wailing
Director Na Hong Jin’s film “The Wailing” (2016) centers on a policeman who investigates a series of mysterious killings and illnesses in a remote Korean village called Gokseong in order to save his daughter.
“The Wailing” starring actors Kwak Do Won, Hwang Jung Min, Jun Kunimura and Chun Woo Hee attracted 6.87 million theatergoers in Korea after its release. Director Na Hong Jin won the Best Film award at the 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards in 2017.
6. R-Point
Set in Vietnam in 1972, director Kong Su Chang’s movie “R-Point” (2004) stars Kam Woo Sung and Son Byong Ho as members of the South Korean Army in Vietnam.
“R-Point” mobilized 1.68 million theatergoers at the time of its release and received a bronze medal at the “28th Golden Photography Awards” in 2005.
7. Epitaph
“Epitaph” (2007) is a horror film set primarily in 1942, while Korea was under the colonial rule of Japan. It is framed by scenes set in 1979.
Actors Jin Goo, Lee Dong Kyu, Kim Tae Woo and Park Ji Ah appeared. It is evaluated as a hidden masterpiece among Korean horror movie enthusiasts.
8. A Tale of Two Sisters
Director Kim Ji Woon’s 2003 film “A Tale of Two Sisters” focuses on a recently released patient from a mental institution who returns home with her sister, only to face disturbing events between her stepmother and the ghosts haunting their house—all of which are connected to a dark past in the family’s history. “A Tale of Two Sisters”, which attracted more than 3 million theatergoers at the time of its release, maintained the top spot for 11 years until the movie “The Wailing” came out.
“A Tale of Two Sisters” won “Special Jury Prize” at the 4th Busan Film Critics Awards in 2003. The leading actress Im Soo Jung swept “Best New Actress” at the 24th Blue Dragon Film Awards, the 2nd Korean Film Awards, the 23rd Korean Association of Film Critics Awards and the 4th Busan Film Critics Awards.
Source: Wikitree
