In today’s world, one can see a new yet effective branch of entertainment that perhaps is the future of the entire entertainment industry. This branch is OTT, which stands for over-the-top and is responsible for providing streamable content whose consumers are increasing exponentially. For a long time, the industry has been operating via cables, cinemas, dishes, etc., but this emerging branch can change the future. Most popular apps, whether it’s Netflix or YouTube, come under the OTT and have been a massive success in the industry. The features have changed the patterns of every country equally, including the Asian countries. The OTTs have delivered several worthy-to-watch content and are continuing to do the same. Here, we will talk about the top 10 most famous Korean Psychological Thrillers that were released on OTT.
1. The Call
The Call is a masterpiece that knocked on the audience’s door in the year 2020. The Call is an appreciable piece that the infamous Lee Chung-hyun has perfectly directed. The content lies within the Thriller genre and also comprises a solid twist of timelines. The story circles two women living in two different timelines and connects over a call—the unusual connections over the Call result in a strange series of disturbing events.
2. I Saw The Devil
I Saw The Devil is a masterpiece that knocked on the audience’s door on the year 2010. I Saw The Devil is an appreciable piece that the infamous Kim Jee-woon has perfectly directed. The film is about the rage of revenge that one deems to satisfy. The story encircles a secret agent who wants to take revenge against a deadly serial killer.
3. The Handmaiden
The Handmaiden is a masterpiece that knocked on the audience’s door on the year 2016. The Handmaiden is an appreciable piece that the infamous Park Chan-wook has perfectly directed. The Haidmained is based on a renowned novel named Fingersmit, penned by Sarah Waters. The movie lies under the genre of erotic psychological thriller and follows an extremely complex plot with a mix of twists and turns.
4. The Wailing
The Wailing is a masterpiece that knocked on the audience’s door on the year 2016. The Wailing is an appreciable piece that the infamous Na Hong-jin has creatively directed. The Wailing is something worthy to watch and follows an interesting plotline. The film lies under the genre of horror-thriller and circles the unsettling and mysterious events that take place after a strange Japanese stranger arrives at a small village.
5. The Silenced
The Silenced is a masterpiece that knocked on the audience’s door on the year 2015. The Silenced is an appreciable piece that the infamous Lee Hae-young has creatively directed. The film is an appreciable blend of psychological thriller elementals with supernatural horror. The film encircles a mysterious female boarding school in the times when Japan occupied Korea.
6. Forgotten
The Forgotten is a masterpiece that knocked on the audience’s door on the year 2017. The Forgotten is an appreciable piece that the infamous Jang Hang-jun has creatively directed. The film circles a man who unveils his dark past after his sibling’s kidnapping. The piece is worth watching and comprises excellent story narration.
7. Bluebeard
The Bluebeard is a masterpiece that knocked on the audience’s door on the year 2017. The Bluebeard is an appreciable piece that the infamous Lee Soo-yeon has creatively directed—the Bluebeard is an interesting thriller to watch, which circles a doctor. The doctor is seen as a primary suspect in a murder series, and it follows the unveiling of his dark, hidden secrets.
8. The Mimic
The Mimic is a masterpiece that knocked on the audience’s door on the year 2017. The Mimic is an appreciable piece that the infamous Huh Jung has creatively directed. The Mimic is an amazing thriller that is a must-watch and circles a family living near a forest and the horrifying strange phenomena they experience while they stay.
9. Montage
The Montage is a piece that knocked on the audience’s door in the year 2013. The Montage is an appreciable piece that the infamous Jeong Geun-seop has creatively directed. The film is an amazing thriller that talks about a reopened case of kidnapping and the seek of kidnappers after years of kidnapping.
10. Time To Hunt
Time to Hunt is an absolutely stunning thriller that is set in a future version of Korea. The condition of the future is unsettling with the smashed economy. The film follows a group of friends who decide to rob a casino to secure a proper future for themselves. However, things turn against them, and they end up being pursued by mysterious assassins. The danger and uncertainty are the wow factor elements in the film. The film talks about survival via wits, a tense atmosphere, and a stunning action sequence.
