8 best horror K-dramas to add to your watchlist

Team OTTplay

Spine-chilling Korean dramas 

Korean dramas have carved a niche in the romance and comedy genres. However, there are several bone-chilling horror thrillers that you can watch for a spooky evening.   

Revenant (Disney+ Hotstar) 

This spine-chilling horror K-drama keeps you hooked with its intense plot that revolves around a possessed woman and a folklore professor as they team up to solve mysterious deaths

Parasyte: The Grey (Netflix)  

This Japanese manga reimagination revolves around a special task force as they grapple with mysterious alien-like creatures who desire to take over humanity as their host.  

All of Us are Dead (Netflix)   

With a compelling narrative and stunning performances from the ensemble cast, this riveting horror series revolves around a zombie outbreak in a high school. 

Sweet Home (Netflix) 

Set in an apocalyptic world, this horror thriller garnered critical acclaim for Song Kang’s performance and intriguing narrative. The series recently concluded after its third installment.  

Hotel Del Luna (Viki)   

This dark fantasy horror series is set in the eponymous and mysterious hotel that caters to supernatural guests with unfinished business.    

Island (Prime Video) 

Starring the charismatic Cha Eun-woo as a priest, this horror K-drama revolves around three individuals who team up to fight evil and demonic forces.

Happiness (Netflix)

This dark apocalyptic thriller is a blend of action, fantasy, and horror that traces the new normal where infectious diseases are common, along with the hidden secrets of its origin.  

Son: The Guest (Kiss Asian)

This gripping horror mystery follows a shaman, a police detective, and a priest as they team up to fight the crimes committed by evil supernatural forces.