Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
곤지암
The crew of a horror web series travels to an abandoned asylum for a live broadcast, but they encounter much more than expected as they move deeper inside the nightmarish old building.
Why it matters
A claustrophobic found-footage frightfest that turns South Korean folk horror into a nerve-jangling live-stream nightmare.
- Elevates the found-footage subgenre with slick, immersive camerawork that traps you inside the crumbling asylum’s haunted corridors.
- Taps into modern tech paranoia and the obsession with live streaming, making digital-age dread feel genuinely unsettling.
- Practical effects and eerie set design evoke classic haunted asylum vibes without leaning on cheap jump scares.
- Best for fans of slow-burn supernatural horror and anyone who appreciates how regional folklore can amplify universal fears.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
57
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
43
Survival
83
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