![]() The woman's vengeance is a thing to be feared, thus becoming the object of horror. Her deep feeling of resentment is cold enough to freeze the hot air that occurs during those months. The expression, "When a woman is full of resentment, she will bring frost in May and June" may offer some explanation for the popularity of the female ghost that is often featured in Korean horror films. Train to Busan (2016) and The Wailing (2016) are rumored to currently have remakes in talks for production. Several Korean horror films have been adapted into English-language Hollywood films such as Oldboy (2003), Into the Mirror (2003), and A Tale of Two Sisters (2003). The horror and thriller genres are cited as gaining international attention to South Korean Cinema. Modern South Korean horror films are typically distinguished by stylish directing, themes of social commentary, and genre blending. Korean horror features many of the same motifs, themes, and imagery as Japanese horror. Many of the Korean horror films tend to focus on the suffering and the anguish of characters rather than focus on the explicit "blood and guts" aspect of horror. Korean horror films have been around since the early years of Korean cinema, however, it was not until the late 1990s that the genre began to experience a renewal. ![]()
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