Ben je fan van de intense zombie-thriller 'I am a Hero' (2016) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde spanning, actie en unieke verhaallijnen bieden. Of je nu houdt van Japanse horror of internationale blockbusters, hier vind je gegarandeerd iets naar jouw smaak!

The Host (2006)
Beschreibung: A monster movie with a strong emotional core, focusing on family bonds and societal criticism amidst a chaotic creature attack.
Fakt: The creature was designed by a team that included the director of 'The Lord of the Rings' special effects. It was inspired by a real-life incident involving formaldehyde dumping in the Han River.


The Divine Fury (2019)
Beschreibung: A supernatural action film that combines exorcism themes with martial arts, focusing on a fighter who gains the power to battle demonic forces.
Fakt: The film features a mix of practical effects and CGI for its supernatural elements. It was inspired by classic exorcism films but with a modern twist.


The Sadness (2021)
Beschreibung: An extreme horror film that explores the breakdown of society through a virus that turns people into violent, sadistic beings, pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Fakt: The film was banned in several countries due to its graphic violence. It was inspired by the comic series 'Crossed' by Garth Ennis.


The Wailing (2016)
Beschreibung: A supernatural horror film that delves into paranoia and mystery, featuring a slow-building tension and a blend of folklore and modern horror elements.
Fakt: The film's title in Korean, 'Goksung', refers to the name of the village where the story takes place. It took over six months to film due to its complex narrative and atmospheric requirements.


Train to Busan (2016)
Beschreibung: A high-intensity zombie thriller that combines fast-paced action with deep emotional storytelling, focusing on human survival and moral dilemmas during an outbreak.
Fakt: It was the first Korean film to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival's Midnight Screenings section. The movie's zombies were inspired by the fast-moving infected in '28 Days Later'.


The Villainess (2017)
Beschreibung: A brutal action thriller with a strong female lead, featuring intense fight sequences and a revenge-driven narrative.
Fakt: The film's opening sequence is a single-take action scene that lasts nearly 10 minutes. It was praised for its innovative cinematography and choreography.


Rampant (2018)
Beschreibung: A historical action-horror film that merges zombie thrills with period drama, focusing on a prince's fight against undead creatures during the Joseon dynasty.
Fakt: The film's zombies are referred to as 'night demons' in the story. It was one of the most expensive Korean films produced at the time of its release.


The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (2018)
Beschreibung: A sci-fi action thriller with horror elements, featuring a young girl with supernatural abilities and a dark, mysterious past.
Fakt: The film's title is a play on words, as 'Witch' in Korean ('Manyeo') can also mean 'magic'. It was a box office hit and spawned a sequel.


Peninsula (2020)
Beschreibung: A post-apocalyptic action-horror film that expands on the zombie outbreak theme, featuring high-octane car chases and survival against undead hordes.
Fakt: It is a standalone sequel to 'Train to Busan' but set four years after the events of the first film. The movie was shot in various locations, including South Korea and Hong Kong.


Kingdom (2019)
Beschreibung: A historical zombie horror series that blends political intrigue with terrifying undead threats, emphasizing societal collapse and survival in a feudal setting.
Fakt: The series was Netflix's first original Korean series. It was praised for its unique take on the zombie genre by setting it in the Joseon era.
