Explore these Korean psychological thrillers on Netflix for a mind-twisting journey, offering a cerebral challenge. With tangled narratives, enigmatic characters, and unexpected plot twists, they’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. From “Unlocked,” featuring Si Wan Yim and Woo Hee Chun, to “Svaha: The Sixth Finger,” starring Yoo Ji Tae and Lee Jung Jae, prepare to question your reality.
Forgotten
Renowned as one of the greatest Korean psychological thrillers ever made, Jin Seok’s (portrayed by Kang Ha Neul) life takes a surreal twist after his family relocates to a new home. Amidst the unsettling atmosphere, Jin Seok, alongside his father, mother, and older brother Yoo-seok (played by Kim Mu Yeol), begins to sense something amiss. Tragedy strikes when Yoo Seok vanishes, only to return 19 days later with no memory of his trauma. Yet, Jin Seok’s suspicions grow as he uncovers disturbing clues hinting that his family may not be who they claim to be.
Unlocked
Describing the series, it says, “A woman’s world is thrown into chaos when a sinister figure gains possession of her misplaced cellphone, shadowing her every step.” The plot centres on Lee Na Mi, whose life takes a dark turn after her phone goes missing, triggering a series of unsettling events orchestrated by Oh Jun-Yeong. Employing cunning tactics, Jun-Yeong manipulates Na-Mi into visiting a repair shop under false pretences, ultimately seizing control of her digital life by secretly installing spyware on her device.
Alive
Embark on a thrilling journey through this zombie apocalypse film, tracing the harrowing tale of a video game streamer fighting for his life in a crumbling world. Trapped in his Seoul apartment, chaos erupts as an unidentified contagion spreads rapidly, plunging the metropolis into chaos. Amidst the pandemic, a solitary survivor must brave the danger of loneliness, confronting the ceaseless attack of the undead to keep moving on.
Svaha: The Sixth Finger
The story unfolds with the birth of Lee Geum Hwa and her twin sister, marking its beginning. Geum Hwa’s leg bears the result of her sister absorbing nutrients in the womb. Pastor Park, known for investigating cults, is assigned to look into Dongbanggyo, while police investigate a buried girl’s body. The synopsis describes a minister seeking help from a Buddhist monk friend to investigate a mysterious new group.