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今年8月8日是我国第14个“全民健身日”，各地在符合疫情防控要求的前提下，通过线上与线下相结合的方式，因地制宜、因时制宜地纷纷开展贴近群众、丰富多彩、注重实效的全民健身主题活动。    South Korea has steadily built a reputation for creating some of the most inventive and spine-chilling horror films. If you are thinking of simple jump scares, you are in for a lot! Simply put, K-horror thrives on atmosphere, folklore, psychological complexity and a uniquely Korean blend of tragedy and terror. These films pull you in with stylish direction and layered storytelling. Interestingly, they leave you thinking about their implications long after you’ve locked all your doors and switched on every light in the house.If you’re ready for a guided tour through Korea’s most unforgettable nightmares, here are ten of the best Korean horror movies for you to watch with your lights on.     In This Article      1. A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)2. The Wailing (2016)3. Train to Busan (2016)4. I Saw the Devil (2010)5. Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018)6. Thirst (2009)7. The Host (2006)8. The Call (2020)9. Whispering Corridors (1998)10. The Piper (2015)1. A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)          Kim Jee Woon’s gothic psychological horror remains a benchmark for modern Korean cinema. Loosely rooted in an old Joseon-era folktale, the story revolves around two sisters who return from a mental health facility only to encounter escalating tension with their cold and unpredictable stepmother. From its dreamlike cinematography to its suffocating atmosphere, the film invites viewers into a labyrinth of memory, trauma and hallucination. Instead of spelling things out, it asks you to piece together the truth.     2. The Wailing (2016)          If A Tale of Two Sisters is a fairy-tale nightmare, The Wailing is a sprawling supernatural epic disguised as a crime drama. It is set in a quiet mountain village that is plagued by bizarre illnesses and gruesome murders. The film follows an overwhelmed police officer who becomes embroiled in a series of events involving shamans, demons and eerie strangers. Director Na Hong Jin blends spiritual mythology with real world dread. The Wailing isn’t just scary; it is unsettling in a way few films dare to be.     3. Train to Busan (2016)          Zombie films may feel overdone, but Train to Busan revitalises the genre globally. It is set almost entirely aboard a high-speed train, as the story begins with a viral outbreak that transforms commuters into ravenous undead within minutes. What elevates the film isn’t just the tight, breathless action choreography but its emotional core. At its centre is a father trying to reconnect with his young daughter and their evolving bond anchors the chaos around them. The characters are well drawn, the social commentary is sharp, and the pacing is absolutely relentless. It is a perfect example of how Korean filmmakers turn genre films into human stories.     4. I Saw the Devil (2010)          Not for the faint-hearted, as I Saw the Devil blurs the line between horror and thriller. A secret agent embarks on a mission of revenge after his fiancée is murdered by a sadistic serial killer. Now a cat-and-mouse chase begins that becomes a brutal story of vengeance. The film is horrifying because of the killer’s cruelty and the protagonist’s descent into moral corruption. It comes with slick cinematography and Kim Jee Woon manages to keep the audiences hooked with nerve-shredding tension. The violence is graphic and chilling, to say the least.     5. Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018)          This movie explores the lives of a group of young content creators. They visit an abandoned psychiatric hospital to livestream their investigation for views and sponsorship money. At first, it feels like a mischievous reality-TV stunt. It is complete with pranks planned to scare the audience. But once the group begins exploring deeper into the asylum, the pranks give way to very real and very terrifying phenomena. The film’s shaky-cam style makes each moment feel immersive and real. Also, its exploration of the internet culture adds a modern twist to the haunted-asylum trope.     6. Thirst (2009)          Park Chan Wook’s Thirst is a vampire film unlike any other. The reasons being that it is sensual, tragic, darkly funny and unexpectedly philosophical. The story follows a devoted priest who becomes a vampire after volunteering for a medical experiment intended to save lives. The priest is suddenly torn between his religious convictions and his bloodthirsty new instincts. He begins an affair that spirals into guilt, violence and moral decay. As always, Chan Wook's visual flair elevates the film. Also, the movie does not rely on typical vampire cliches clichés. It uses the supernatural to examine human weakness and spiritual conflict.     7. The Host (2006)          Though often labelled a monster movie, The Host is far more sophisticated than that simple description suggests. It is directed by the globally acclaimed Bong Joon Ho. But interestingly, this movie released before Parasite. It follows a dysfunctional but deeply loving family fighting to rescue their daughter from a mutated river creature that rises from Seoul’s Han River. The monster is frightening enough, but what sets the film apart is its blend of horror, political satire and heartfelt family drama. Bong uses the creature as a metaphor for Government failure, environmental negligence and societal indifference. It’s thrilling, funny, emotional and terrifying all at once.     8. The Call (2020)          A more recent addition to the Korean horror canon, The Call combines time-travel elements with psychological horror. The premise centres on two women living decades apart but connected through a mysterious telephone line. It starts as an unusual friendship, but it quickly turns nightmarish when one of the women uses their link to manipulate the timeline. She gives way to her own violent impulses. The film escalates at a breakneck pace. It blends sci-fi, thriller and horror into a uniquely chilling ride. Its unpredictable twists and menacing energy keep viewers on edge until the final seconds.     9. Whispering Corridors (1998)          A landmark in the revival of Korean horror during the late 1990s, Whispering Corridors is set in an elite all-girls school where mysterious deaths spark rumours of ghosts roaming the hallways. While it functions as a supernatural mystery, the film also critiques the pressures and abuses embedded within Korea’s academic system. Its success spawned a long-running anthology franchise, but the original remains the most impactful, thanks to its eerie atmosphere and emotionally charged storytelling. The school setting, with its empty classrooms and locked corridors, becomes a perfect stage for terror.     10. The Piper (2015)          Inspired by the classic legend of the Pied Piper, this folk-horror gem is set in the aftermath of the Korean War. A wandering piper and his son arrive at a remote village plagued by a rat infestation. At first welcomed, he is soon betrayed by the superstitious villagers. It leads to one of the most chilling revenge arcs in Korean horror. It begins as a quiet and almost pastoral drama. Then it slowly transforms into a grotesque and poetic retribution. The film’s unsettling tone, creepy creature design and moral lessons make it a standout for fans of folklore-based horror.One thing is for sure, Korean horror doesn't simply aim to shock. It often reflects deep-rooted cultural anxieties about family expectations, social hierarchy, Government mistrust, colonial trauma, religious conflict and the wounds left by rapid modernisation. Ghosts in Korean cinema are rarely just monsters. They are symbols of unresolved guilt or injustice. Monsters represent societal failures. Revenge stories become meditations on morality. Even zombie films carry emotional weight.Stylistically, K-horror thrives on atmosphere. Directors take their time setting up tension, focusing on mood, character psychology and beautiful-yet-ominous visuals. The result is a mix of artful storytelling and gut-wrenching fear that resonates with global audiences.Also Read: Inspection Bungalow Review: A Quirky Horror Comedy That Fumbles Its Final Stretch。各类活动百花齐放的同时，随着数字化的推动，今年不少线上和线下会场展现出新的创意和活力。橙狮体育（原阿里体育）旗下乐动力平台便凭借人工智能（AI技术）推出全新线上玩法，并通过线上比赛线下颁奖、线上活动线下体验，打造了一场别开生面的“88运动狂欢节”，为全民健身赋予全新内涵。今年的“88运动狂欢节”，乐动力在原有的集步玩法基础上，增加AI运动玩法，推出包括AI跟练操（广播体操），AI敏捷摸球在内的AI体感交互运动。毫无疑问，科学技术与体育运动的结合，让线下运动突破了时间和空间的限制，令“随时随地、快乐运动”成为现实。用户还可以通过参与“88运动狂欢节”主会场核心活动“点亮城市”完成公益善举。打开乐动力APP，选择指定AI及走跑运动，参与并累计步数或AI运动次数，步数达标后可“点亮城市”，后续根据点亮城市的数量，领取相应奖励和公益证书。活动结束后，乐动力将代表所有参与者，向10所贫困山区小学捐赠包含包排球、篮球、跳绳等常用体育器材的“圆梦体育包” “点亮城市”得到了各地体育主管部门的大力支持。以上海站点为例，作为今年杨浦区全民健身系列活动的一部分，“88运动狂欢节”由上海市杨浦区体育总会和橙狮体育共同主办，乐动力杨浦体育中心作为承办单位，乐动力作为比赛平台，从7月25日起开展的线上全民健身活动吸引了超过60万名用户参与、点亮上海城市站点。与此同时，“88运动狂欢节”线下活动也在各地防疫要求的前提下，热闹但适度地展开。8月6日-8日，重庆、杭州和苏州三座城市的乐动力体育中心线下举行了“运动争金”、“狂欢集市”等活动。现场参与者通过简单的运动，消耗卡路里、积累卡路里币（简称卡币），比如10个深蹲动作可以兑换10卡币，随后用卡币在乐动力App“运动银行”中兑换或优惠购买商品，吸引市民迈出运动的第一步。此外，通过线上会场招募而来的AI运动佼佼者齐聚线下，同时挑战60秒开合跳，期间由AI技术判定动作是否到位并进行计数。所有人挑战结束后，男女分组计算成绩，第一名成为乐动力的“运动之星”，各获得乐动力金币一枚。8月6日重庆站点的线下挑战中，男、女组的夺冠成绩分别为108个、94个开合跳。

二 | 2017年以来，“全民健身活动日”增设线上会场，鼓励广大人民群众不断拓展时空，投身运动。

三 | 橙狮体育“88全民健身狂欢节”应运而生，也就是现在的88运动狂欢节。而当互联网空间大幅调动起更广泛人群的积极参与后，如今的88运动狂欢节，又通过线上线下活动的打通，回归线下，同时回归全民健身日的运动属性和社交属性。花样多变的玩法和吸引力十足的激励无疑为号召更多人参与运动、养成运动习惯起到了积极作用，也为“建设更高水平的全民健身”提供了强劲动力。（完）