Korean cinema that didn’t just cross cultural boundaries, it obliterated them.
From “Parasite” becoming the first foreign language film to win Best Picture to “Oldboy” proving that revenge stories could be both brutal and beautiful, we explore movies that redefined what global cinema could accomplish.
Whether it’s Bong Joon-ho crafting social thrillers that work on multiple levels, Park Chan-wook creating the “Vengeance Trilogy” that influenced international filmmaking, or horror films like “The Wailing” and “Train to Busan” that proved Korean directors understood fear in ways that transcended language.
From “Burning” psychological slow burns to “The Handmaiden” erotic thrillers that showcase technical mastery.
Remember when “Squid Game” became a global phenomenon and suddenly everyone was paying attention to Korean storytelling?
We celebrate Korean cinema that combines technical excellence with emotional depth, creating films that feel both distinctly Korean and universally human. Because the best Korean movies don’t just tell stories, they start global conversations.
Alive 2020 is a South Korean zombie movie on Netflix. Fun, relevant and set in isolation. eviewed on Mother of Movies, we think you should know about it.
Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan) & Choi Gyu-Seok are working on a new Netflix drama adapted from a comic. Hellbound, casting + The Hell webcomic & animation.
Bong Joon Ho is the master of making you feel things. Parasite is the best movie & you should watch it immediately.
In 2011, Jaume Balagueró brought us Sleep Tight, a Spanish home invasion thriller. Lee Kwon wants us to relive the terror in modern times with Door Lock 도어락
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