Get ready to have your heart race and your hair stand on end as you embark on a spine-chilling movie night with the most bone-chilling Asian horror movies on Netflix. Brace yourself for a list of the creepiest films handpicked by die-hard fans of scary movies. Get prepared to be terrified by the finest Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Chinese horror movies that you can stream on Netflix.
This incredible collection of terrifying tales has it all, from blood-soaked gore fests that will make you squirm to mind-bending psychological thrillers that will leave you questioning reality. Each film in this lineup has the power to send shivers down your spine and keep you wide awake long after the credits roll.
1. #Alive
In the suspense-filled movie #Alive, we follow Oh Joon-woo (Yoo Ah-in), a gamer who gets trapped in his Seoul apartment as a horrifying virus rapidly spreads throughout the city. The film takes us through Joon-woo’s perspective as he fights for survival in this increasingly desperate situation. Kim Yoo-bin (Park Shin-hye), another survivor in a nearby apartment complex, becomes his only link to the outside world. Together, they navigate their isolation and fear, battling infected neighbors and facing dwindling supplies. This South Korean film skillfully combines elements of horror and thriller genres, delivering a chilling portrayal of an apocalyptic scenario.
Released: 2020
Directed by: Il Cho
Actors: Yoo Ah-in, Park Shin-hye, Jeon Bae-soo
2. Shutter
Jane and her photographer boyfriend, Tun, find themselves in a harrowing situation after accidentally hitting a young woman with their car. Strangely enough, they start noticing a mysterious figure lurking in the background of Tun’s photographs. Worried that this figure may be the vengeful spirit of the woman they hit, Jane takes it upon herself to investigate. She delves into the past and learns that the girl’s name was Natre and that she was actually a former classmate of Tun’s.
As the haunting persists, Jane’s relentless search for answers uncovers a startling secret. The plot thickens, and the tension builds as Jane uncovers more and more about the truth behind the haunting.
Released: 2004
Directed by: Parkpoom Wongpoom, Banjong Pisanthanakun
Actors: Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee, Achita Sikamana
3. Secrets in the Hot Spring
Three teenage outcasts have just arrived at a hot springs hotel, ready to lend a hand in managing the place. However, their stay is soon plagued by some creepy incidents that leave them all spooked. Determined to get to the bottom of things, they embark on a comical journey to uncover the mysterious presence that lurks in their midst.
Released: 2018
Directed by: Lin Kuan-Hui
Actors: Ting-hu Zhang, Sing Hom, He-Syuan Lin
4. Svaha: The Sixth Finger
A police captain believes a killer might be part of a secretive cult that is currently being looked into.
Released: 2019
Directed by: Jang Jae-hyun
Actors: Lee Jung-jae, Park Jung-min, Lee Jae-in
5. 23:59
23:59 is a 2011 Malaysian–Singaporean horror film directed by Gilbert Chan.
Mark Lee, Lawrence Koh
6. May the Devil Take You
May the Devil Take You” is a horror flick from 2018, hailing all the way from Indonesia. Timo Tjahjanto took the helm as the director, bringing us a spine-chilling tale. Our protagonist, played by Chelsea Islan, embarks on a quest to uncover the enigmatic illness plaguing her estranged father. In her search for answers, she sets foot in his old villa, only to stumble upon a bone-chilling truth that dates back to the past
Released: 2018
Directed by: Timo Tjahjanto
Actors: Chelsea Islan, Pevita Pearce, Ray Sahetapy