Top Korean Movies Featuring Mythical Creatures

July1,2024

A horror-drama featuring a giant, mutated creature emerging from the Han River, causing chaos in Seoul.

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The Host (2006)

Set during the Joseon dynasty, this historical thriller follows a group of warriors hunting a deadly monster terrorizing the kingdom

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Monstrum (2018)

This fantasy epic explores the afterlife, featuring various mythical creatures and gods as the protagonist navigates his fate.

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Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017)

Blending horror and fantasy, this film follows a martial arts champion who gains divine powers to battle demonic forces.

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The Divine Fury (2019)

A modern-day battle in Los Angeles between ancient dragons, rooted in Korean mythology.

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D-War (Dragon Wars) (2007)

A fantasy adventure involving a young boy who must ally with mythical creatures to save the world from an evil force.

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The Great Yokai War (2005)

A romantic fantasy about a feral boy with wolf-like qualities who forms a bond with a young girl in a rural village.

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A Werewolf Boy (2012)

A mystical story about a boy who disappears in a forest and returns as an adult, featuring elements of Korean folklore. 

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Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned (2016)

A horror-comedy revolving around a high school student who can see ghosts, and his encounters with a vengeful spirit.

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Mourning Grave (2014)