7 Recommendations for Korean Films About Psychopathic Terror - Making You Afraid to Sleep Alone!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Delia Ervi Rahmawati

Korean films are indeed the right answer for those of you who want entertainment. Moreover, Korean films offer many genres and concepts that viewers can choose according to their preferences. For those of you who like thrilling films, thrillers with psychopathic themes can be a good choice.

Korean films with psychopathic themes present a plot that can make you tense with fear. In addition, you will also be horrified by the cruel behavior of the psychopathic characters in the film. Thriller films with this concept can also make the audience curious about the ending.

Now, for those of you who want to watch thrilling thriller films, let's check out the following recommendations for Korean films about psychopathic terror!

1. 'THE CHASE'

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THE CHASE tells the story of a series of serial murders that occur in South Korea. There is a detective who tries to catch the killer but his efforts always fail until the killer no longer shows his actions.

However, after 30 years, a series of murders with the same motive occurs again. The detective, who is no longer on duty, still wants to catch the perpetrator. He collaborates with a landlord who knows everything about the area and the environment there. The audience will be presented with tension in this mission to capture the perpetrator.

2. 'DOOR LOCK'

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DOOR LOCK can make you not dare to live alone in an apartment. This film tells the story of a woman named Jo Kyung Min (Gong Hyo Jin). She lives alone in an apartment and lives her life as usual. Because she lives alone, she puts on men's shoes for safety and thinks she lives with someone else. However, something strange happens where she feels dizzy every time she wakes up. She has tried changing the password of her door. At night, she hears someone trying to open her door even though they fail. Jo Kyung Min's suspicion grows stronger. When she reported to the police, the police didn't pay much attention to her because there was nothing suspicious. Until one day, Jo Kyung Min's boss came to visit her apartment and was found dead. From there, the terror worsened.

3. 'THE CALL'

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THE CALL tells the story of a woman named Seo Yeon (Park Shin Hye) who returns to her childhood home after her father's death. There, she finds an unused old telephone. When she starts using the phone again, she often receives mysterious calls. And it turns out, the person calling is Young Sook (Jeon Jong Seo), a woman from the past, 20 years from the present.

They become friends and exchange information about what happened in the past and future. They can also change the future with each other's help. Strangeness occurs when Seo Yeon learns that Young Sook is actually dead in the future. She tells her the cause of her death. Finally, Young Sook managed to survive. However, shortly after, Seo Yeon discovered the fact that Young Sook is a dangerous psychopath. Since then, Seo Yeon stopped helping Young Sook and started experiencing terror.

4. 'MIDNIGHT'

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MIDNIGHT tells the story of a deaf girl named Kyung Mi (Jin Ki Joo). She works at a call center as a sign language counselor. One day, Kyung Mi accidentally witnesses a murder committed by Do Shik (Wi Ha Joon) against a woman. Do Shik is a man known for his polite demeanor. However, at night, he starts showing his true nature as a psychopath.

Seeing his actions being witnessed by others, Do Shik is determined to eliminate Kyung Mi. This is where the terror begins, as Do Shik constantly tries to chase Kyung Mi and intends to kill her. Not only Kyung Mi, but her mother is also in danger. Viewers will feel frustrated watching this film due to the tension that unfolds.

5. 'EMERGENCY DECLARATION'

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EMERGENCY DECLARATION tells the story of a plane flight to Hawaii. All passengers seem very excited and impatient for their vacation. However, since the airport, there is a man who shows strange behavior. The man's name is Jin Seok (Im Si Wan), he behaves like a person who lacks manners and is rude to the flight attendants.

Turns out, Jin Seok also boarded the flight to Hawaii. There, he releases strange objects from his body. He spreads the objects around the bathroom. It turns out, the object is a deadly virus. Because of this terror, the passengers start to panic and some people lose their lives due to the virus.

6. 'UNLOCKED'

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UNLOCKED can make you paranoid about your own cellphone. This film tells the story of a woman named Lee Na Mi (Chun Woo Hee). She is a marketing professional and very active in using her cellphone. One day, she loses her phone. She tries to contact her number using her friend's phone. Fortunately, her phone is found by someone and that person is willing to return it.

However, strange things happen when she becomes involved in a crime case that impersonates her. In fact, she did nothing wrong. It turns out, her phone was found by a psychopath. The psychopath steals Lee Na Mi's personal data and implants a tapping device in her phone. Since then, Lee Na Mi's life becomes chaotic. She starts seeking help from a detective.

7. 'DON'T BUY THE SELLER' / 'TARGET'

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This film can make you more cautious when buying used goods. DON'T BUY THE SELLER tells the story of a woman named Soo Hyun (Shin Hye Sun). She is tired of doing laundry, so she decides to buy a washing machine. Soo Hyun is tempted to buy a used washing machine online because it is considered very suitable for saving her expenses.

After her used washing machine arrives, she discovers that it is in a dead state and cannot be used. This makes Soo Hyun angry, especially when she finds out that she cannot contact the seller. She tries to find the seller's account and leaves many negative comments on the account. However, it turns out that the seller of the washing machine is a cruel psychopath. The psychopath intends to make Soo Hyun his new target.

Those are some recommendations for Korean films about terrifying psychopathic terror. Have you watched any of these, huh?

(kpl/del)