Decoding the gritty and genre-bending Korean horror
India TodayKorean cinema, K-dramas and K-pop have been ruling the roost thanks to the Hallyu wave that took over the world in the early noughties. Then came the Oscar-winning film Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho, attracting cinephiles from all corners of the world to the Korean sensibility of storytelling. Praised as one of the greatest films to have graced the big screen, The Housemaid, directed by Kim Ki-young, is a landmark in Korean cinema that blends psychological thriller and melodrama. The film is known for its striking portrayal of class tensions, sexual politics, and the breakdown of social and moral norms, making it a critical exploration of post-war Korean society. Directed by Na Hong-jin, The Wailing is a gripping South Korean horror-thriller that blends elements of supernatural horror, mystery, and psychological drama.
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