Korean cinema revels in its thriller genre. Song Joong Ki’s The Battleship Island, Hyun Bin’s The Point Men and Ji Chang Wook’s Hard Hit are just some must-watch examples of gripping Korean thriller movies on Amazon Prime Video that guarantee an action-packed cinematic experience…
7 enthralling Korean thriller movies on Amazon Prime Video that you can start your Korean cinema journey with — starring Song Joong Ki, Hyun Bin, Ji Chang Wook & more:
1. The Battleship Island
The Battleship Island is a period action thriller movie set during Japan’s occupation of Korea. A group of 400 Koreans, who have been subjected to harsh forced labour on Hashima Island, attempt a daring escape while their lives are at stake. The Battleship Island stars Hwang Jung Min, So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki and Lee Jung Hyun.
2. Exhuma
Exhuma is an occult thriller film that follows a feng shui master, a mortician and two shamans, who relocate ominous graves in exchange for a large sum of money. Bizarre events start to unravel and eventually, dreadful consequences buried six feet under are unleashed. Exhuma stars Choi Min Sik, Kim Go Eun, Yoo Hae Jin and Lee Do Hyun.
3. Hard Hit
Hard Hit is a crime action thriller movie centred on a bank manager and his family, whose lives are at risk after a haunting phone call by a mysterious man seeking revenge. Hard Hit stars Jo Woo Jin, Lee Jae In and Ji Chang Wook.
4. Train to Busan
Even if you’re not a Korean cinema aficionado, it’s impossible that you haven’t heard of Train to Busan. The cult zombie thriller movie takes place inside a KTX train from Seoul to Busan and revolves around its passengers, who fight to survive a zombie apocalypse, which has taken over South Korea. Train to Busan stars Gong Yoo, Jung Yu Mi, Ma Dong Seok, Kim Su An, Choi Woo Shik, Ahn So Hee and Kim Eui Sung.
5. The Point Men
The Point Men is an action thriller film based on the 2007 South Korean hostage crisis in Afghanistan. A diplomat and an NIS agent are obliged to band together to rescue the South Korean tourists, who have been held captives by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The Point Men stars Hwang Jung Min, Hyun Bin and Kang Ki Young.
6. The Childe
The Childe is a neo-noir action thriller movie centred on an aspiring boxer of Korean-Filipino descent, who travels to South Korea in search of his estranged father. However, the wrestler’s life is immediately at risk as he’s being chased down by several bad guys — including a mysterious and dangerous man, who goes by the moniker ‘Nobleman’ — for a hidden reason. The Childe stars Kim Seon Ho, Kang Tae Joo, Kim Kang Woo and Go Ara.
7. The Divine Fury
The Divine Fury is an occult thriller film that follows a successful MMA fighter, who hates God as he blames the Almighty for his parents’ tragic death. However, he’s forced to partner up with a priest-exorcist after he develops a stigmata. The priest sees true potential in the wrestler because his wound enables them to defeat a demon. The spiritual duo ultimately take on Korea’s demonic activities, while fighting an evil disciple. The Divine Fury stars Park Seo Joon, Ahn Sung Ki and Woo Do Hwan.
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