二 |     South Korea has steadily built a reputation for creating some of the most inventive and spine-chilling horror films. If you are thinking of simple jump scares, you are in for a lot! Simply put, K-horror thrives on atmosphere, folklore, psychological complexity and a uniquely Korean blend of tragedy and terror. These films pull you in with stylish direction and layered storytelling. Interestingly, they leave you thinking about their implications long after you’ve locked all your doors and switched on every light in the house.If you’re ready for a guided tour through Korea’s most unforgettable nightmares, here are ten of the best Korean horror movies for you to watch with your lights on.     In This Article      1. A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)2. The Wailing (2016)3. Train to Busan (2016)4. I Saw the Devil (2010)5. Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018)6. Thirst (2009)7. The Host (2006)8. The Call (2020)9. Whispering Corridors (1998)10. The Piper (2015)1. A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)          Kim Jee Woon’s gothic psychological horror remains a benchmark for modern Korean cinema. Loosely rooted in an old Joseon-era folktale, the story revolves around two sisters who return from a mental health facility only to encounter escalating tension with their cold and unpredictable stepmother. From its dreamlike cinematography to its suffocating atmosphere, the film invites viewers into a labyrinth of memory, trauma and hallucination. Instead of spelling things out, it asks you to piece together the truth.     2. The Wailing (2016)          If A Tale of Two Sisters is a fairy-tale nightmare, The Wailing is a sprawling supernatural epic disguised as a crime drama. It is set in a quiet mountain village that is plagued by bizarre illnesses and gruesome murders. The film follows an overwhelmed police officer who becomes embroiled in a series of events involving shamans, demons and eerie strangers. Director Na Hong Jin blends spiritual mythology with real world dread. The Wailing isn’t just scary; it is unsettling in a way few films dare to be.     3. Train to Busan (2016)          Zombie films may feel overdone, but Train to Busan revitalises the genre globally. It is set almost entirely aboard a high-speed train, as the story begins with a viral outbreak that transforms commuters into ravenous undead within minutes. What elevates the film isn’t just the tight, breathless action choreography but its emotional core. At its centre is a father trying to reconnect with his young daughter and their evolving bond anchors the chaos around them. The characters are well drawn, the social commentary is sharp, and the pacing is absolutely relentless. It is a perfect example of how Korean filmmakers turn genre films into human stories.     4. I Saw the Devil (2010)          Not for the faint-hearted, as I Saw the Devil blurs the line between horror and thriller. A secret agent embarks on a mission of revenge after his fiancée is murdered by a sadistic serial killer. Now a cat-and-mouse chase begins that becomes a brutal story of vengeance. The film is horrifying because of the killer’s cruelty and the protagonist’s descent into moral corruption. It comes with slick cinematography and Kim Jee Woon manages to keep the audiences hooked with nerve-shredding tension. The violence is graphic and chilling, to say the least.     5. Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018)          This movie explores the lives of a group of young content creators. They visit an abandoned psychiatric hospital to livestream their investigation for views and sponsorship money. At first, it feels like a mischievous reality-TV stunt. It is complete with pranks planned to scare the audience. But once the group begins exploring deeper into the asylum, the pranks give way to very real and very terrifying phenomena. The film’s shaky-cam style makes each moment feel immersive and real. Also, its exploration of the internet culture adds a modern twist to the haunted-asylum trope.     6. Thirst (2009)          Park Chan Wook’s Thirst is a vampire film unlike any other. The reasons being that it is sensual, tragic, darkly funny and unexpectedly philosophical. The story follows a devoted priest who becomes a vampire after volunteering for a medical experiment intended to save lives. The priest is suddenly torn between his religious convictions and his bloodthirsty new instincts. He begins an affair that spirals into guilt, violence and moral decay. As always, Chan Wook's visual flair elevates the film. Also, the movie does not rely on typical vampire cliches clichés. It uses the supernatural to examine human weakness and spiritual conflict.     7. The Host (2006)          Though often labelled a monster movie, The Host is far more sophisticated than that simple description suggests. It is directed by the globally acclaimed Bong Joon Ho. But interestingly, this movie released before Parasite. It follows a dysfunctional but deeply loving family fighting to rescue their daughter from a mutated river creature that rises from Seoul’s Han River. The monster is frightening enough, but what sets the film apart is its blend of horror, political satire and heartfelt family drama. Bong uses the creature as a metaphor for Government failure, environmental negligence and societal indifference. It’s thrilling, funny, emotional and terrifying all at once.     8. The Call (2020)          A more recent addition to the Korean horror canon, The Call combines time-travel elements with psychological horror. The premise centres on two women living decades apart but connected through a mysterious telephone line. It starts as an unusual friendship, but it quickly turns nightmarish when one of the women uses their link to manipulate the timeline. She gives way to her own violent impulses. The film escalates at a breakneck pace. It blends sci-fi, thriller and horror into a uniquely chilling ride. Its unpredictable twists and menacing energy keep viewers on edge until the final seconds.     9. Whispering Corridors (1998)          A landmark in the revival of Korean horror during the late 1990s, Whispering Corridors is set in an elite all-girls school where mysterious deaths spark rumours of ghosts roaming the hallways. While it functions as a supernatural mystery, the film also critiques the pressures and abuses embedded within Korea’s academic system. Its success spawned a long-running anthology franchise, but the original remains the most impactful, thanks to its eerie atmosphere and emotionally charged storytelling. The school setting, with its empty classrooms and locked corridors, becomes a perfect stage for terror.     10. The Piper (2015)          Inspired by the classic legend of the Pied Piper, this folk-horror gem is set in the aftermath of the Korean War. A wandering piper and his son arrive at a remote village plagued by a rat infestation. At first welcomed, he is soon betrayed by the superstitious villagers. It leads to one of the most chilling revenge arcs in Korean horror. It begins as a quiet and almost pastoral drama. Then it slowly transforms into a grotesque and poetic retribution. The film’s unsettling tone, creepy creature design and moral lessons make it a standout for fans of folklore-based horror.One thing is for sure, Korean horror doesn't simply aim to shock. It often reflects deep-rooted cultural anxieties about family expectations, social hierarchy, Government mistrust, colonial trauma, religious conflict and the wounds left by rapid modernisation. Ghosts in Korean cinema are rarely just monsters. They are symbols of unresolved guilt or injustice. Monsters represent societal failures. Revenge stories become meditations on morality. Even zombie films carry emotional weight.Stylistically, K-horror thrives on atmosphere. Directors take their time setting up tension, focusing on mood, character psychology and beautiful-yet-ominous visuals. The result is a mix of artful storytelling and gut-wrenching fear that resonates with global audiences.Also Read: Inspection Bungalow Review: A Quirky Horror Comedy That Fumbles Its Final Stretch。在今年3月科技部等九部门联合印发的《“十四五”东西部科技合作实施方案》中，就明确表示要引导创新要素跨区域有序流动和高效集聚，推动资源共享、人才交流、平台联建、联合攻关、成果转化和产业化，形成优势互补、高效协同的跨区域科技创新合作新局面。“实现高质量发展，必须实现依靠创新驱动的内涵型增长。” 中国科协党组成员、书记处书记王进展在2022科创中国·科学家企业家创投家峰会致辞中指出，自“科创中国”品牌建设启动以来，通过试点探索、组织创新、平台建设“三位一体”模式，汇聚“政产学研金服用”创新要素资源，在带动高质量创新创业、助力区域产业创新升级、促进科技经济融合等方面取得了积极成效。峰会现场，2022年“科创中国”榜单活动正式启动。聚焦创新创业全链条，针对创新创业中的堵点痛点难点，榜单从推动技术突破、加快企业培育、促进产学研融通、强化人才支撑、促进创业就业、优化创新生态、加速成果转化等七个方面，设立“先导技术榜”“新锐企业榜”“融通创新组织榜”“技术经理人先锋榜”“创业就业先锋榜”“开源创新榜”“国际创新合作榜”七类榜单，构建了覆盖创新创业的全链条榜单体系。科技创新是高质量发展关键科技创新是打造高质量发展新动能和新机制的关键，是应对、解决实现高质量发展进程中的风险和挑战、矛盾和问题的法宝，更是打开新时代中国特色社会主义事业发展新天地的方法和路径。在实现第二个百年奋斗目标新的“赶考”之路上，科学把握我们面临的战略机遇和风险挑战，需要以正确的战略策略应变局、育新机、开新局。

三 | 中国科协副主席，中国机械工业集团有限公司党委常委、副总经理、总工程师，中国工程院院士陈学东在《高端装备制造技术创新与突破》的主题演讲中提到，站在“两个一百年”奋斗目标的历史交汇点上,制造强国建设正不断迈上新台阶。在建设制造强国、质量强国、品牌中国时，需要长期性、系统性的战略布局，具体可以从政策、平台和人才三方面推进产业基础创新发展。

四 | 即，一是营造良好的宏观政策环境，用“链式推进”方式系统解决工业“五基”问题；二是围绕产业链部署创新链，推动有条件的转制院所一定程度回归公益，成为原创技术的“策源地”，为行业提供关键共性技术；三是进一步培育优秀企业家、卓越工程师和高技能人才。中国科学院院士、广东省智能科学与技术研究院院长、中国神经科学学会理事长张旭在题为《脑科学与类脑智能科技的发展方向》的演讲中回顾了从事脑智工程相关研究的历程。以上海脑-智工程中心的研发运营为例，他阐述了打通科技成果转化“最后一公里”的关键。“上海脑-智工程中心在本质上打破了科学院和国立研究机构、地区研究机构在体制机制上的隔阂，实现了一种跨行业、跨学科、跨专业、跨部门之间的大协作，产生了技术真正的转移转化和科技创新企业。科技创新应该包含社会集体创新、发展模式创新和成果分类共享，让包括投资人、科学家、政府部门等每个参与者在科技创新的大环境中找到自己的精准定位。”参会院士专家中，中国工程院院士谭建荣将目光聚焦在数字化制造、网络化制造、智能化制造的转型升级上。在他看来，智能制造是打造“专精尖特”企业的关键。而真正做好、做精智能制造，智能设计、智能加工、智能装配以及智能服务缺一不可。中国工程院外籍院士余艾冰认为，推动信息技术与制造技术的深度融合，将为流程工业智能化发展提供强劲动能。

五 | 借助数学模型，可对相关生产数据进行有效分析，从而实现工艺优化、提质增效等各方面的优化提升。

六 | 架起资源链接桥梁实现共享共赢科技与资本的融合互动，是促进科技成果转化、深化创新创业、驱动经济高质量发展的强大引擎。推动科学界、产业界、金融界等交流融合，促进技术、资本、人才有效对接，才能有效解决产业实际问题。在高峰对话环节，专家学者、企业家、创投家围绕“中国创新的机遇与挑战”主题，聚焦更好发挥科技创新对高质量发展的支撑引领作用、有效促进科技与经济相互融合、加速科技成果转化等问题，科学把握面临的战略机遇和风险挑战，总结创新模式与路径，为推动台州经济社会高质量发展献智出力。科学技术是第一生产力，无论国家层面还是企业层面都非常重视科技与创新。行业和企业的技术进步与创新，都离不开一个关键因素，那就是科技人才。中国工程院院士、温州医科大学校长李校堃着重谈到了科技创新中“人”的作用，他指出，人的要素要发挥好，很多好的想法、好的战略都由人去实施，比如，人要有好的机会、好的环境去发展，此外，还要充分调动技术工程人才与企业合作的积极性，充分发挥科技专家的作用，促进产业科技创新发展。

七 | 以科技创新驱动高质量发展，是贯彻新发展理念、破解当前经济发展中突出矛盾和问题的关键，也是加快转变发展方式、优化经济结构、转换增长动力的重要抓手。

八 | 如何依靠科技创新打造高质量发展新引擎？华大集团执行副总裁杨爽表示，加快科研成果的转化，是个国际性的命题，从华大自身实践来说，一直坚持“三发三带” 的方法论，“三发”就是科学、技术、产业始终同步发展，“三带”就是以项目或者任务来带学科、人才和产业的发展，这个方法论使得华大做基础科研的团队和做产业搞经济的团队在方向和利益上保持了高度的一致，客观上保证了科研成果的高效转化。作为一名企业家，浙江华海药业股份有限公司总裁陈保华也深感科技创新的重要性，他强调，企业作为要科研成果转化的主体，除了加强自身的研发之外，更需要加强对外项目的合作，更好的推动科研成果的转化。科技成果是创新的结果，科技成果转化则是将科技成果形成市场价值的过程，科技成果转化会进一步刺激企业创新。幂方健康基金合伙人喻晶表示，在生产过程当中，政、产、医研、资用几个方面可能缺一不可，各个因素可能都要匹配，最后才有可能做得好。

九 | “科技创新能够帮助我国的企业在全球产业链里面去占据更好的位置。” 昆仲资本创始合伙人梁隽樟指出，投资机构一方面希望结合地方产业需求投资重点产业和领域，帮助地方得到提升；另一方面，希望帮助企业发现符合企业成长的团队，让企业更加注重懂成果技术的应用。

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