Ieoh Island
이어도
A company hopes to open a spa hotel named after Ieodo, a mythical island inhabited by the souls of drowned sailors. During a study trip to the proposed location of the hotel, a journalist disappears under mysterious circumstances. One of the contractors goes to Ieodo's neighboring island, populated by widows of the dead sailors, to unravel the mystery.
Why it matters
A haunting dive into Korean folk horror that blends maritime myth with creeping dread and community secrets.
- One of South Korea’s earliest horror films, a foundational piece for the country’s rich genre tradition.
- Atmospheric tension built through coastal isolation and the eerie presence of the drowned sailors’ restless spirits.
- The widows’ island community adds a layered exploration of grief, superstition, and female agency rarely seen in ’70s horror.
- Fans of folk and maritime horror will appreciate the slow-burn mood and cultural specificity that predates and complements modern genre revivalists.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
0
Supernatural
40
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
100
Survival
17
