Korean Creature Features
I have a true love for creature features, they are fun and just make me happy. My love prompted me to go on a search for some Korean offerings and while there aren’t many Korean ones, so I thought I’d share with you a handful. I haven’t watched all of the below list, but they were the ones that I personally was most interested in. Let me know in the comments below if you know any more that I should add to the list (not just Korean, from anywhere - I’ll take notes for later).
The Host - 괴물 (2006)
Starting the list off with, in my opinion, the best option, The Host has probably everything you can possibly want. A fun creature, a goofy dad just trying his best to save his daughter, and Bae Doona. Seriously, if you haven’t watched this yet, push it up the list. Currently streaming on Hulu, but it’s good enough to own on Blu-Ray if you don’t have access.
Chaw - 차우 (2009)
You’ll probably hear more about this soon (hint, hint), but this 2009 movie has a man-eating boar. What more could you possibly want? Nothing, I say. Nothing.
Monstrum - 물괴 (2018)
I’ve talked briefly about this one in my Current Korean Horror on Shudder post. It’s set in the Joseon era, where a monster emerges. I probably won’t get to this one for a while, but just the fact that there is a plague happening and the result is not a zombie outbreak gets me excited. I love you zombie movies, but I love weird creatures so much more.
If Godzilla-like monsters are more your speed, Yonggary might be the answer. It’s also sort of the oddball of the grouping, as even though it is a Korean production, the main cast is made up of American actors. And it’s on Tubi!
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