Yeon Sang-ho, the visionary director behind Train to Busan, is set to make his English-language debut with the horror action film 35th Street. This marks an exciting milestone in the career of the acclaimed South Korean filmmaker. Notable Career Highlights Yeon Sang-ho has made a name for himself with a variety of genre projects, starting with the animated thriller The King of Pigs. He went on to direct other notable films like The Fake, Psychokinesis, and the top Global non-English language series on Netflix,Hellbound. Global Success with Train to Busan Yeon rose to international prominence with Train to Busan, a...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
South Korean filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho has worked on multiple genre projects in his home country, making his feature directorial debut with the animated thriller The King of Pigs and following that up with the likes of RedaKai, The Fake, Psychokinesis, Hellbound, Jung_E, and Parasyte: The Grey. His most popular work is the live-action 2016 zombie film Train to Busan, and he has also directed a live-action follow-up to that film, titled Peninsula, and an animated prequel, titled Seoul Station. Now Yeon Sang-ho is ready to make his English-language debut, and Deadline reports that he’ll be doing so with a horror action film called 35th Street.
35th Street is set up at TriStar Pictures, and Yeon will be directing the film from a screenplay he’s writing with Ryu Yong-jae, who he previously collaborated with on Peninsula and Parasyte: The Grey. Plot details are being kept under wraps, so the “action...
35th Street is set up at TriStar Pictures, and Yeon will be directing the film from a screenplay he’s writing with Ryu Yong-jae, who he previously collaborated with on Peninsula and Parasyte: The Grey. Plot details are being kept under wraps, so the “action...
- 6/6/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Train To Busan director Yeon Sang-ho has found his first major studio project as he is set to direct and write TriStar Pictures’ 35th Street, along with writer Ryu Yong-jae. The film will be produced by Appian Way and Wow Point. Currently in development, this project marks Yeon’s first English-language movie. Though plot details remain under wraps, it’s deemed an action-horror film. The Emergence of Yeon Sang-ho in Global Cinema One of Korea’s most prolific multi-platform storytellers, Yeon gained international acclaim in 2016 with his first live-action zombie thriller Train To Busan. Produced on a relatively modest $8 million...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
South Korean filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan) is set to write and direct his first English-language film titled 35th Street for TriStar Pictures, Deadline reports today.
The film will be produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way and Wow Point.
Deadline notes that 35th Street is “being described as an action/horror film.”
Plot details, however, are under wraps. Stay tuned for more.
Yeon Sang-ho’s hit zombie movie Train to Busan took the world by storm back in 2016, and it was followed by animated prequel Seoul Station and later 2020 live action sequel Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula. Sang-ho returned to direct both follow-up projects.
More recently, Yeon Sang-ho has been behind a handful of horror television series’, including “The Cursed,” “Hellbound,” “Monstrous,” “The Bequeathed,” and “Parasyte: The Grey.”
‘Peninsula’
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The film will be produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way and Wow Point.
Deadline notes that 35th Street is “being described as an action/horror film.”
Plot details, however, are under wraps. Stay tuned for more.
Yeon Sang-ho’s hit zombie movie Train to Busan took the world by storm back in 2016, and it was followed by animated prequel Seoul Station and later 2020 live action sequel Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula. Sang-ho returned to direct both follow-up projects.
More recently, Yeon Sang-ho has been behind a handful of horror television series’, including “The Cursed,” “Hellbound,” “Monstrous,” “The Bequeathed,” and “Parasyte: The Grey.”
‘Peninsula’
The post ’35th Street’ – ‘Train to Busan’ Director Making a New Action-Horror Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.
- 6/5/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Train To Busan director Yeon Sang-ho has found his first major studio pic as he is set to direct and write TriStar Pictures’ 35th Street, along with writer Ryu Yong-jae. The pic will be produced by Appian Way and Wow Point. The project is in development and marks the director’s first English-language project. While plot details are being kept under wraps, it’s being described as an action/horror film.
One of Korea’s most prolific multi-platform storytellers, Yeon rose to global prominence in 2016 after releasing his first live-action $8 million zombie thriller Train To Busan which grossed over $98 million worldwide. The film put him on the map, becoming a classic rewatch and led to a sequel in 2020.
Peninsula, the sequel to Train To Busan was an official selection of the 2020 Cannes Film Festival which was released in July in limited territories during the pandemic, grossing $45M. Both directed by Director Yeon,...
One of Korea’s most prolific multi-platform storytellers, Yeon rose to global prominence in 2016 after releasing his first live-action $8 million zombie thriller Train To Busan which grossed over $98 million worldwide. The film put him on the map, becoming a classic rewatch and led to a sequel in 2020.
Peninsula, the sequel to Train To Busan was an official selection of the 2020 Cannes Film Festival which was released in July in limited territories during the pandemic, grossing $45M. Both directed by Director Yeon,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Dwayne Johnson has a behemoth physique that many bodybuilding enthusiasts dream of possessing but he is not alone in the world. The actor once stumbled upon a picture of South Korean star, Ma Dong-seok aka Mavely, and The Rock could not help but challenge him to arm wrestle.
Dwayne Johnson in Rampage. Credit: New Line
Dong-seok rose to prominence and caught global attention following his 2016 zombie horror flick Train to Busan starring alongside Gong Yoo in the Yeon Sang-ho-directed movie. The actor made his Hollywood debut with Marvel Studios’ Eternals which stars Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek.
Dwayne Johnson Challenged Ma Dong-seok to Arm Wrestle Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the Final Boss. Credit: WWE
Dwayne Johnson is a wrestling legend and has been associated with WWE for decades. The part-time wrestler and actor once challenged South Korean action star Ma Dong-seok after seeing a gym photo of him fleshing out his huge arms.
Dwayne Johnson in Rampage. Credit: New Line
Dong-seok rose to prominence and caught global attention following his 2016 zombie horror flick Train to Busan starring alongside Gong Yoo in the Yeon Sang-ho-directed movie. The actor made his Hollywood debut with Marvel Studios’ Eternals which stars Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek.
Dwayne Johnson Challenged Ma Dong-seok to Arm Wrestle Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the Final Boss. Credit: WWE
Dwayne Johnson is a wrestling legend and has been associated with WWE for decades. The part-time wrestler and actor once challenged South Korean action star Ma Dong-seok after seeing a gym photo of him fleshing out his huge arms.
- 5/22/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
To celebrate the release of Train to Busan & Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula both making their debut on 4K Uhd Blu-ray from 27th May, we have a both 4K UHDs to give away!
Experience a double bill of genre-defining South Korean horror this May with the critically acclaimed Train To Busan and its follow-up Train To Busan Presents: Peninsula, both making their long-awaited debut on 4K Uhd Blu-ray from 27th May.
Celebrated as a “genre-transcending masterpiece” by Kingsman writer Jane Goldman, Yeon Sang-ho’s horror about a zombie virus spreading aboard a high-speed train received critical acclaim due to its mix of intense action and emotional bite, with iconic filmmaker Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) naming Train To Busan the “best zombie movie I’ve seen in forever”. The film was a box office sensation, transforming break-out star Ma Dong-seok (also known as Don Lee) into one of South...
Experience a double bill of genre-defining South Korean horror this May with the critically acclaimed Train To Busan and its follow-up Train To Busan Presents: Peninsula, both making their long-awaited debut on 4K Uhd Blu-ray from 27th May.
Celebrated as a “genre-transcending masterpiece” by Kingsman writer Jane Goldman, Yeon Sang-ho’s horror about a zombie virus spreading aboard a high-speed train received critical acclaim due to its mix of intense action and emotional bite, with iconic filmmaker Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) naming Train To Busan the “best zombie movie I’ve seen in forever”. The film was a box office sensation, transforming break-out star Ma Dong-seok (also known as Don Lee) into one of South...
- 5/21/2024
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Finally, Netflix is getting pretty good at adapting animes and mangas into live-action and the fans are loving their latest adaptation Parasyte: The Grey. Based on a manga series titled Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki, the Netflix series follows the story of a group of people who must rise to defend themselves against alien parasites who are taking over people’s bodies. Parasyte: The Grey stars Jeon So-nee in the lead role with Masaki Suda, Lee Jung-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Kwon Hae-hyun, Kim In-kwon, and Lee Hyun-kyun starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the gore and the unique storyline in Parasyte: The Grey here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Parasyte: The Maxim (Hulu & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Madhouse
Parasyte: The Maxim has the same plot as Parasyte: The Grey because both of the shows are based on the same manga series titled Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki.
Parasyte: The Maxim (Hulu & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Madhouse
Parasyte: The Maxim has the same plot as Parasyte: The Grey because both of the shows are based on the same manga series titled Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki.
- 4/20/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
In the first moments of the sci-fi horror series Parasyte: The Grey, a spore from who knows where falls from the sky. It bounces gently onto the ground as it lands, looking like a squishy toy you’d get from a gumball machine. Then a tentacle sprouts out, slithers toward the nearest person, jumps right into their brain — and creates a tentacled creature that endangers everyone in sight.
The series from director Yeon Sang-ho follows the aftermath when one too many extraterrestrial larvae flop onto Earth in an attempt to take over humankind. As a powerful team called the Grey work to eradicate the threat by any means necessary, one woman must coexist with the parasite that lives inside her. Based on the Japanese manga Parasyte, the Korean series stars Jeon So-nee, Koo Kyo-hwan, and Lee Jung-hyun.
Stream it April 5.
Check it out at...
The series from director Yeon Sang-ho follows the aftermath when one too many extraterrestrial larvae flop onto Earth in an attempt to take over humankind. As a powerful team called the Grey work to eradicate the threat by any means necessary, one woman must coexist with the parasite that lives inside her. Based on the Japanese manga Parasyte, the Korean series stars Jeon So-nee, Koo Kyo-hwan, and Lee Jung-hyun.
Stream it April 5.
Check it out at...
- 4/11/2024
- by Ingrid Ostby
- Tudum - Netflix
We have seen time and time again how Netflix can be a place where movies and shows get rediscovered. It is also a place where shows and movies can become extremely popular through word of mouth — mostly because Netflix's own marketing efforts aren't enough to rival traditional Hollywood studios. This is how something like "Stranger Things" became a phenomenon, and how "Suits" got a new chance at life. Video stores might be dead, but that hasn't stopped audiences from discovering things they might have otherwise missed.
Such is the case with a new Korean thriller series making waves and climbing up the Netflix charts. "Parasyte: The Grey" is the new show from Yeon Sang-ho, director of "Train to Busan" and "Hellbound." It adapts Hitoshi Iwaaki's best-selling manga, which is about a high schooler facing an alien invasion after a parasite tries to take over his brain but instead manages only to infect his arm.
Such is the case with a new Korean thriller series making waves and climbing up the Netflix charts. "Parasyte: The Grey" is the new show from Yeon Sang-ho, director of "Train to Busan" and "Hellbound." It adapts Hitoshi Iwaaki's best-selling manga, which is about a high schooler facing an alien invasion after a parasite tries to take over his brain but instead manages only to infect his arm.
- 4/9/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Exclusive: From zombies in Train to Busan to the supernatural forces in Hellbound and parasitic creatures in Parasyte: The Grey, Korean director Yeon Sang-ho’s oeuvre of work has conjured fantastical monsters to launch dark, searing critiques of the evil that lurks in humanity’s midst.
Yeon’s latest Netflix series, Parasyte: The Grey, is a new story from the universe of the popular manga titled Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki, which was published by Kodansha from 1989 to 1994. Premiering on the streamer tomorrow (April 5), the six-episode thriller stars Jeon So-nee (When My Love Blooms), Koo Kyo-hwan and Lee Jung-hyun.
Yeon read Parasyte in his youth and refers to himself as a seong-deok, a Korean slang term for a “successful fan” (a long-time fan who eventually meets their idol). In Parasyte: The Grey, a young woman named Su-in (played by Jeon) is caught...
Yeon’s latest Netflix series, Parasyte: The Grey, is a new story from the universe of the popular manga titled Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki, which was published by Kodansha from 1989 to 1994. Premiering on the streamer tomorrow (April 5), the six-episode thriller stars Jeon So-nee (When My Love Blooms), Koo Kyo-hwan and Lee Jung-hyun.
Yeon read Parasyte in his youth and refers to himself as a seong-deok, a Korean slang term for a “successful fan” (a long-time fan who eventually meets their idol). In Parasyte: The Grey, a young woman named Su-in (played by Jeon) is caught...
- 4/4/2024
- by Sara Merican
- Deadline Film + TV
The Ott world for the month of April is filled with thrilling dramas to captivating action, offering something for every mood and taste. So, whether you’re in the mood for suspense, laughter, or heartwarming moments, these Ott releases are guaranteed to keep you entertained.
Here is a list of six titles that have caught the attention of Ians —
‘Yeh Meri Family Season 3’
‘Yeh Meri Family’ Season 3 stars Juhi Parmar, Rajesh Kumar, Hetal Gada, and Anngad Raaj. The season follows the Awasthi family, particularly Rishi, as they navigate life’s challenges with a mix of comedy, drama, and old-world charm.
It is streaming on Amazon miniTV from April 4.
‘Ripley’
‘Ripley’ is a limited series starring Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn, and Dakota Fanning. The show follows the inscrutable Tom Ripley, played by Scott, as he is recruited by a rich industrialist in 1960s New York to bring home his wayward son,...
Here is a list of six titles that have caught the attention of Ians —
‘Yeh Meri Family Season 3’
‘Yeh Meri Family’ Season 3 stars Juhi Parmar, Rajesh Kumar, Hetal Gada, and Anngad Raaj. The season follows the Awasthi family, particularly Rishi, as they navigate life’s challenges with a mix of comedy, drama, and old-world charm.
It is streaming on Amazon miniTV from April 4.
‘Ripley’
‘Ripley’ is a limited series starring Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn, and Dakota Fanning. The show follows the inscrutable Tom Ripley, played by Scott, as he is recruited by a rich industrialist in 1960s New York to bring home his wayward son,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Take a look at more footage from “Parasyte: The Grey”, a new live-action TV series directed by Yeon Sang-ho, adapting the sci-fi horror manga comics series, created by Hitoshi Iwaaki, streaming April 5, 2024 on Netflix:
“…as unidentified parasitic life-forms that live off human hosts strive to grow their power and start to disrupt society…
‘…, a group of humans wage war against the rising evil…”
Cast includes Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Jung-hyun, Kwon Hae-hyo and Kim In-kwon.
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…as unidentified parasitic life-forms that live off human hosts strive to grow their power and start to disrupt society…
‘…, a group of humans wage war against the rising evil…”
Cast includes Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Jung-hyun, Kwon Hae-hyo and Kim In-kwon.
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 4/3/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix has a lot of hot picks this month, with the biggest being the second part of Zack Snyder’s epic space opera Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver. The rebel warriors of Veldt prepare to face off against the might of the Motherworld, willing to risk it all to defend their home. Sofia Boutella returns as the titular Scargiver, Kora, and she is once again joined by Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, and Djimon Hounsou.
For those who want a little spookiness this spring, Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho’s next project, Parasyte: The Grey hits Netflix this month, as does the next entry in the Sandman universe, Dead Boy Detectives. Parasyte: The Grey follows an outbreak of an unknown alien parasite that can pass as their human hosts and infiltrate society – think Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but with more gore.
Based on the DC Comics series by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner,...
For those who want a little spookiness this spring, Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho’s next project, Parasyte: The Grey hits Netflix this month, as does the next entry in the Sandman universe, Dead Boy Detectives. Parasyte: The Grey follows an outbreak of an unknown alien parasite that can pass as their human hosts and infiltrate society – think Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but with more gore.
Based on the DC Comics series by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
While "Dune: Part Two" continues to dominate the box office, Netflix is bringing a whole lot of new titles to the platform -- and we're doing our best to make sure that not all of them get lost in the algorithm.
This April, Netflix is bringing some highly anticipated titles, including what was once meant to be a spin-off of "Doom Patrol" (the best superhero show that isn't a superhero show), a brand new anime from the studio behind "Ranking of Kings," and not one but two live-action adaptations of beloved manga — including one created by the director of "Train to Busan."
Because of the almighty algorithm, it can be hard to filter through the many titles getting released on streaming every week, let alone know they even exist. That's what this guide is for, as we go through our top picks for what we're hoping are some of the...
This April, Netflix is bringing some highly anticipated titles, including what was once meant to be a spin-off of "Doom Patrol" (the best superhero show that isn't a superhero show), a brand new anime from the studio behind "Ranking of Kings," and not one but two live-action adaptations of beloved manga — including one created by the director of "Train to Busan."
Because of the almighty algorithm, it can be hard to filter through the many titles getting released on streaming every week, let alone know they even exist. That's what this guide is for, as we go through our top picks for what we're hoping are some of the...
- 3/22/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Take a look at more footage from “Parasyte: The Grey”, a new live-action TV series directed by Yeon Sang-ho, adapting the sci-fi horror manga comics series, created by Hitoshi Iwaaki, streaming April 5, 2024 on Netflix:
“…as unidentified parasitic life-forms that live off human hosts strive to grow their power and start to disrupt society, a group of humans wage war against the rising evil…”
Cast includes Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Jung-hyun, Kwon Hae-hyo and Kim In-kwon.
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…as unidentified parasitic life-forms that live off human hosts strive to grow their power and start to disrupt society, a group of humans wage war against the rising evil…”
Cast includes Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Jung-hyun, Kwon Hae-hyo and Kim In-kwon.
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 3/20/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix has released a brand new full trailer for their Korean sci-fi horror series “Parasyte: The Grey,” based on the Japanese manga Parasyte (Kiseijuu) by Hitsoshi Iwaaki.
When unidentified parasites violently take over human hosts and gain power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat in “Parasyte: The Grey.” From Train to Busan and Hellbound director Yeon Sang-ho, it’s coming to Netflix on April 5.
Watch a bonkers new trailer below, loaded with body horror madness!
Here’s the official synopsis from Netflix: “They arrive in silence and darkness. They descend from the skies. They have a hunger for human flesh. They are everywhere.
“They are parasites, alien creatures who must invade-and take control of-a human host to survive. And once they have infected their victims, they can assume any deadly form they choose: monsters with giant teeth, winged demons, creatures with blades for hands. But most have chosen...
When unidentified parasites violently take over human hosts and gain power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat in “Parasyte: The Grey.” From Train to Busan and Hellbound director Yeon Sang-ho, it’s coming to Netflix on April 5.
Watch a bonkers new trailer below, loaded with body horror madness!
Here’s the official synopsis from Netflix: “They arrive in silence and darkness. They descend from the skies. They have a hunger for human flesh. They are everywhere.
“They are parasites, alien creatures who must invade-and take control of-a human host to survive. And once they have infected their victims, they can assume any deadly form they choose: monsters with giant teeth, winged demons, creatures with blades for hands. But most have chosen...
- 3/20/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Netflix unveiled the trailer for upcoming Korean sci-fi series Parasyte: The Grey today.
Helmed by Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho, Parasyte: The Grey follows Su-in (played by Jeon So-nee), a young woman caught in a war between humans and parasitic creatures.
The trailer opens with Su-in waking up in a hospital after a suspected car accident. However, officials suspect that there is a more sinister cause. “I am the parasite inside of you. Had we not combined as one, we both would have died,” echoes a voice.
A team called ‘The Grey’, and led by Jun-kyung (Lee Jung-hyun), sets out to eradicate the parasitic organisms. Koo Kyo-hwan also stars in the show as Seol Kang-woo, who is hunting down the parasites to find his missing sister.
The series is based on the best-selling manga Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki, which sold over 25 million copies in over 30 regions and countries. In Netflix’s live action adaptation,...
Helmed by Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho, Parasyte: The Grey follows Su-in (played by Jeon So-nee), a young woman caught in a war between humans and parasitic creatures.
The trailer opens with Su-in waking up in a hospital after a suspected car accident. However, officials suspect that there is a more sinister cause. “I am the parasite inside of you. Had we not combined as one, we both would have died,” echoes a voice.
A team called ‘The Grey’, and led by Jun-kyung (Lee Jung-hyun), sets out to eradicate the parasitic organisms. Koo Kyo-hwan also stars in the show as Seol Kang-woo, who is hunting down the parasites to find his missing sister.
The series is based on the best-selling manga Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki, which sold over 25 million copies in over 30 regions and countries. In Netflix’s live action adaptation,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Sara Merican
- Deadline Film + TV
The original Parasyte manga by Hitoshi Iwaaki is considered to be a seinen classic. The series about an invasion of strange alien parasites became a hit with readers around the world, and the subsequent anime adaptation also became a major hit, being lauded as one of the best seinen anime in history. And while we saw a two-part live-action movie adaptation of the series, Netflix has – as we know – decided to take the live-action aspect to another level with Parasyte: The Grey, with the series just releasing its first full trailer.
Parasyte: The Grey is an upcoming South Korean adaptation of Iwaaki’s manga, which is going to be set in Soul and will retell the story of the manga from a different perspective. It is unknown whether this is actually a canon spin-off or just a different take on the story, but it certainly has us excited. As we’ve said,...
Parasyte: The Grey is an upcoming South Korean adaptation of Iwaaki’s manga, which is going to be set in Soul and will retell the story of the manga from a different perspective. It is unknown whether this is actually a canon spin-off or just a different take on the story, but it certainly has us excited. As we’ve said,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Netflix has released the first full trailer for its upcoming Korean series Parasyte: The Grey, from Train to Busan and Hellbound filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho.
In the clip, we see a plague of unidentified parasites take over human hosts and gain power in South Korea. The logline for the series reads: “[Su-in is] a young woman caught between her humanity and parasitic influence. Su-in doesn’t fully belong to either side — neither the parasites seeking to take over human society nor the team dedicated to eradicating parasitic organisms, called “The Grey.”
Produced by Climax Studio and Wow Point, Parasyte: The Grey is based on Hitoshi Iwaaki’s best-selling manga series, Parasyte, which sold over 25 million copies in over 30 countries. The series stars Jeon So-nee, Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Jung-hyun, Kwon Hae-ho and Kim In-kwon.
Yeon created, co-wrote and directed Parasyte: The Grey. He achieved global fame with his 2016 zombie feature Train to Busan and its standalone sequel,...
In the clip, we see a plague of unidentified parasites take over human hosts and gain power in South Korea. The logline for the series reads: “[Su-in is] a young woman caught between her humanity and parasitic influence. Su-in doesn’t fully belong to either side — neither the parasites seeking to take over human society nor the team dedicated to eradicating parasitic organisms, called “The Grey.”
Produced by Climax Studio and Wow Point, Parasyte: The Grey is based on Hitoshi Iwaaki’s best-selling manga series, Parasyte, which sold over 25 million copies in over 30 countries. The series stars Jeon So-nee, Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Jung-hyun, Kwon Hae-ho and Kim In-kwon.
Yeon created, co-wrote and directed Parasyte: The Grey. He achieved global fame with his 2016 zombie feature Train to Busan and its standalone sequel,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix released a main trailer and a key visual for Parasyte: The Grey , an upcoming new live-action adaptation series based on Hitoshi Iwaaki's sci-fi horror manga, Parasyte . "I felt that they respected the original work very much," the original manga author Iwaaki said on Netflix Japan's official Twitter . "Yet, original ideas and ingenuity can be seen throughout, I enjoyed watching it as a complete 'spectator' even though I am the author of the original story. Each episode developed greatly and was very interesting with a good tempo." Japanese key visual Related: Parasyte: The Grey Live-Action Series Reveals New Teaser This new live-action series features Korean staff and cast members, including internationally acclaimed animation/live-action film director Yeon Sang-ho . He also co-write screenplays along with Ryu Yong-jae . Jeon So-nee plays the role of Jeon Soo-in, a woman who is attacked by a Parasyte but lives a strange coexistence with it...
- 3/20/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Both Train To Busan and Peninsula are confirmed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release in the UK this May: more here.
One of my very favourite films of the last decade has been confirmed, at last, for a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release in the UK.
That film is the stunning Train To Busan, the 2016 South Korean zombie horror film. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, it’s proof too that genre films can come with a terrific emotional wallop as well.
The film has already debuted on the 4K Uhd format elsewhere in the world, but Studiocanal is now doing the honours for us here in the UK.
The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray of Train To Busan has been put up for order, with a release date of 27th May. You can find more information on it, and order a copy, right here.
Extras on the release include a making of piece,...
One of my very favourite films of the last decade has been confirmed, at last, for a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release in the UK.
That film is the stunning Train To Busan, the 2016 South Korean zombie horror film. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, it’s proof too that genre films can come with a terrific emotional wallop as well.
The film has already debuted on the 4K Uhd format elsewhere in the world, but Studiocanal is now doing the honours for us here in the UK.
The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray of Train To Busan has been put up for order, with a release date of 27th May. You can find more information on it, and order a copy, right here.
Extras on the release include a making of piece,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
They look like humans, they act like humans, but they are definitely not human.
Director Yeon Sang-ho is behind Netflix series “Parasyte: The Grey” coming off his “Hellbound” show. The “Train to Busan” master horror helmer cowrote and directs the upcoming sci-fi alien show that is set to debut on the streaming platform.
The official logline for “Parasyte: The Grey” reads: “When unidentified parasites violently take over human hosts and gain power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat.”
The elusive description is slightly explained further in the below teaser, where an extraterrestrial being recalls how they came to Earth with “one goal in mind”: to parasitize the human race to live side by side with people. A full out war ensues to uncover who is a parasite and who is a human.
The plot revolves around Su-in (Jeon So-nee), a woman grappling with her new reality of coexisting with a parasite,...
Director Yeon Sang-ho is behind Netflix series “Parasyte: The Grey” coming off his “Hellbound” show. The “Train to Busan” master horror helmer cowrote and directs the upcoming sci-fi alien show that is set to debut on the streaming platform.
The official logline for “Parasyte: The Grey” reads: “When unidentified parasites violently take over human hosts and gain power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat.”
The elusive description is slightly explained further in the below teaser, where an extraterrestrial being recalls how they came to Earth with “one goal in mind”: to parasitize the human race to live side by side with people. A full out war ensues to uncover who is a parasite and who is a human.
The plot revolves around Su-in (Jeon So-nee), a woman grappling with her new reality of coexisting with a parasite,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Netflix has just shared a peek into the highly anticipated series ‘Parasyte: The Grey,’ and it’s set to make a splash on April 5, 2024. This fresh adaptation of Hitoshi Iwaaki’s beloved manga takes us to new grounds with its setting in Korea, introducing us to a world where eerie parasites and human hosts collide.
The trailer gives us a glimpse of the intense visuals and the updated alien monsters that have always been a core part of the ‘Parasyte’ saga. It’s clear that this isn’t just a retelling; it’s a whole new story with new characters to get attached to. Yeon Sang-Ho, known for ‘Train to Busan,’ is at the helm, bringing his unique vision to this sci-fi horror series. With Ryu Yong-jae penning the scripts, we’re in for a narrative that’s bound to keep us on the edge of our seats.
Jeon So-Nee stars as Su-Mi,...
The trailer gives us a glimpse of the intense visuals and the updated alien monsters that have always been a core part of the ‘Parasyte’ saga. It’s clear that this isn’t just a retelling; it’s a whole new story with new characters to get attached to. Yeon Sang-Ho, known for ‘Train to Busan,’ is at the helm, bringing his unique vision to this sci-fi horror series. With Ryu Yong-jae penning the scripts, we’re in for a narrative that’s bound to keep us on the edge of our seats.
Jeon So-Nee stars as Su-Mi,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Everything is about to change. Korean live-action series Parasyte: The Grey , which tells an all-new story in the world of Hitoshi Iwaaki's sci-fi thriller manga, is officially set to emerge on Netflix on April 5, following today's release of a brand-new teaser trailer and visual. Teaser Visual Internationally acclaimed animation/live-action film director Yeon Sang-ho is helming the adaptation alongside screenplay co-writer Ryu Yong-jae. As previously reported , Jeon So-nee plays the role of Jeon Soo-in, a woman who is attacked by a Parasyte but lives a strange coexistence with it without losing control of her brain. Koo Kyo-hwan plays Solu Gang-woo, a man who chases after Parasyte to find his missing sister, and Lee Jung-hyun is cast as Choi Jun-kyung, whose husband was killed by Parasyte and who becomes the leader of "The Grey," a special unit that fights Parasyte. Related: Hitoshi Iwaaki's Sci-fi Horror Manga Parasyte Gets Korean Live-action...
- 3/7/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
When unidentified parasites violently take over human hosts and gain power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat in Netflix horror series “Parasyte: The Grey.”
From Train to Busan and Hellbound director Yeon Sang-ho, the Korean sci-fi horror series is based on the legendary Japanese manga Parasyte (Kiseijuu) by Hitsoshi Iwaaki.
It’s coming to Netflix on April 5. Watch the Insane official teaser trailer below!
Here’s the official synopsis from Netflix: “They arrive in silence and darkness. They descend from the skies. They have a hunger for human flesh. They are everywhere.
“They are parasites, alien creatures who must invade-and take control of-a human host to survive. And once they have infected their victims, they can assume any deadly form they choose: monsters with giant teeth, winged demons, creatures with blades for hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purpose behind ordinary human faces. So no...
From Train to Busan and Hellbound director Yeon Sang-ho, the Korean sci-fi horror series is based on the legendary Japanese manga Parasyte (Kiseijuu) by Hitsoshi Iwaaki.
It’s coming to Netflix on April 5. Watch the Insane official teaser trailer below!
Here’s the official synopsis from Netflix: “They arrive in silence and darkness. They descend from the skies. They have a hunger for human flesh. They are everywhere.
“They are parasites, alien creatures who must invade-and take control of-a human host to survive. And once they have infected their victims, they can assume any deadly form they choose: monsters with giant teeth, winged demons, creatures with blades for hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purpose behind ordinary human faces. So no...
- 3/7/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
European production powerhouse StudioCanal has announced the launch of its first-ever genre label and has appointed former Studiocanal UK exec Jed Benedict to run it.
Benedict held various positions at Studiocanal from 2012 through 2020 including as senior acquisitions manager in the U.K., picking up such titles as David Mackenzie’s Hell or High Water, Yeon Sang-ho’s Train to Busan, S. Craig Zahler’s Dragged Across Concrete, and Thomas Vinterberg’s Oscar winner Another Round. In 2020, Benedict shifted to Danny Perkins’ CAA-backed U.K. distributor Elysian Film Group, becoming its head of acquisitions and development.
Benedict will be based in the U.K. and report to StudioCanal’s executive vp, global production Ron Halpern. The new, as-yet-unnamed genre label will encompass film and TV series development, production, and distribution, focusing on exploiting StudioCanal’s catalog of some 9,000 titles across a century of movie history. In a statement, Benedict said...
Benedict held various positions at Studiocanal from 2012 through 2020 including as senior acquisitions manager in the U.K., picking up such titles as David Mackenzie’s Hell or High Water, Yeon Sang-ho’s Train to Busan, S. Craig Zahler’s Dragged Across Concrete, and Thomas Vinterberg’s Oscar winner Another Round. In 2020, Benedict shifted to Danny Perkins’ CAA-backed U.K. distributor Elysian Film Group, becoming its head of acquisitions and development.
Benedict will be based in the U.K. and report to StudioCanal’s executive vp, global production Ron Halpern. The new, as-yet-unnamed genre label will encompass film and TV series development, production, and distribution, focusing on exploiting StudioCanal’s catalog of some 9,000 titles across a century of movie history. In a statement, Benedict said...
- 3/6/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix just let us in on when ‘Parasyte: The Grey’ will be hitting our screens. It’s all set for April 5, 2024. This new show is a fresh take on Hitoshi Iwaaki’s iconic manga. We’re getting a whole new setting and characters, but the heart of the original story is still there.
The director behind the camera is Yeon Sang-Ho, who you might know from ‘Train to Busan’. And guess who’s leading the charge on screen? Jeon So-Nee. She’s playing Su-Mi, who’s navigating life with a parasite. The story is all about ‘Team Grey’, a bunch of folks standing up to parasites.
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The cast doesn’t stop with Jeon So-Nee. We’ve got Koo Kyo-Hwan as Kang-Woo, who’s on a mission to find his sister. Then there’s Lee Jung-Hyun, who plays Jun-Kyung,...
The director behind the camera is Yeon Sang-Ho, who you might know from ‘Train to Busan’. And guess who’s leading the charge on screen? Jeon So-Nee. She’s playing Su-Mi, who’s navigating life with a parasite. The story is all about ‘Team Grey’, a bunch of folks standing up to parasites.
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The cast doesn’t stop with Jeon So-Nee. We’ve got Koo Kyo-Hwan as Kang-Woo, who’s on a mission to find his sister. Then there’s Lee Jung-Hyun, who plays Jun-Kyung,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
“Parasyte: The Grey” is a new live-action TV series directed by Yeon Sang-ho, adapting the the sci-fi horror manga and anime series, created by Hitoshi Iwaaki, streaming April 5, 2024 on Netflix:
“…as unidentified parasitic life-forms that live off human hosts strive to grow their power and start to disrupt society, a group of humans wage war against the rising evil…”
Cast includes Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Jung-hyun, Kwon Hae-hyo and Kim In-kwon.
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“…as unidentified parasitic life-forms that live off human hosts strive to grow their power and start to disrupt society, a group of humans wage war against the rising evil…”
Cast includes Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Jung-hyun, Kwon Hae-hyo and Kim In-kwon.
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- 2/28/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
A live-action version of the science fiction manga series Parasyte is being produced by Netflix. Yeon Sang-ho, the director of Hellbound and the filmmaker of Train To Busan and Peninsula, will also serve as co-writer and director of the live-action version of Hitoshi Iwaaki’s science fiction manga comic book series, which has sold over 25 million copies worldwide.
Parasyte: The Grey
It will only be available for streaming on Netflix and is produced by Climax Studios and Wow Point. The series creates its unique path while maintaining the rich world and deep ideas of the beloved manga, all set within the context of a new setting with new characters.
The series, which is set in Korea and has a new cast and plot, claims to be a modern interpretation of the classic. Fans are excited to watch the spin-off on the great Parasyte manga and many even think that the...
Parasyte: The Grey
It will only be available for streaming on Netflix and is produced by Climax Studios and Wow Point. The series creates its unique path while maintaining the rich world and deep ideas of the beloved manga, all set within the context of a new setting with new characters.
The series, which is set in Korea and has a new cast and plot, claims to be a modern interpretation of the classic. Fans are excited to watch the spin-off on the great Parasyte manga and many even think that the...
- 2/28/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Netflix’s recent spate of international content showcases has continued today with an update on Korea.
Among the key updates for its 2024 Korea slate is Oldboy director Park Chan-wook (Oldboy) releasing his first project with Netflix at the end of this year, titled Uprising.
The film, directed by Sang-man Kim and written by Shin Chul, was previously known as War and Revolt, and is due in Q4. It is billed as a “gripping journey through the lives of two childhood friends turned adversaries.” Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rock, Jin Sun-kyu and Jung Sung-ill star. Park will co-write and co-produce.
Elsewhere, Netflix will launch new seasons of Gyeongseong Creature, Hellbound and Sweet Home as well as unscripted shows like Physical: 100 and Single’s Inferno. The second season of mega-hit Squid Game will also premiere, as announced last week.
Korea has become one of the Netflix’s biggest priorities,...
Among the key updates for its 2024 Korea slate is Oldboy director Park Chan-wook (Oldboy) releasing his first project with Netflix at the end of this year, titled Uprising.
The film, directed by Sang-man Kim and written by Shin Chul, was previously known as War and Revolt, and is due in Q4. It is billed as a “gripping journey through the lives of two childhood friends turned adversaries.” Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rock, Jin Sun-kyu and Jung Sung-ill star. Park will co-write and co-produce.
Elsewhere, Netflix will launch new seasons of Gyeongseong Creature, Hellbound and Sweet Home as well as unscripted shows like Physical: 100 and Single’s Inferno. The second season of mega-hit Squid Game will also premiere, as announced last week.
Korea has become one of the Netflix’s biggest priorities,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Sara Merican
- Deadline Film + TV
Currently revelling in the success of recently-uploaded Don Lee-starring film “Badland Hunters” and already teasing the second season of “Squid Game,” Netflix has unveiled a major slate of Korean films and series for 2024.
In August last year, Netflix publicly committed to investing $2.5 billion on Korean content over the next four years. That reflected both Netflix’s position as the country’s leading streamer, with an estimated 6.5 million subscribers, and its adopted role as one of the biggest exporters of Korean film and TV content.
“We were able to make this [investment] decision because we have great confidence that the Korean creative industry will continue to tell great stories,” said the streamer’s co-chief Ted Sarandos at the time of the spending commitment.
The Tuesday reveal is a mix of: first-look images and updates for previously announced projects (including the retitled Park Chan-wook-produced film “Uprising” and the second season...
In August last year, Netflix publicly committed to investing $2.5 billion on Korean content over the next four years. That reflected both Netflix’s position as the country’s leading streamer, with an estimated 6.5 million subscribers, and its adopted role as one of the biggest exporters of Korean film and TV content.
“We were able to make this [investment] decision because we have great confidence that the Korean creative industry will continue to tell great stories,” said the streamer’s co-chief Ted Sarandos at the time of the spending commitment.
The Tuesday reveal is a mix of: first-look images and updates for previously announced projects (including the retitled Park Chan-wook-produced film “Uprising” and the second season...
- 2/6/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has unveiled a bumper slate of Korean films and series for the year ahead including a historical feature from Park Chan-wook and the return of the streamer’s biggest ever series, Squid Game.
Fresh details on more than 30 titles were revealed as part of Netflix’s ongoing showcase of what is to come in 2024, which has included upcoming slates from the US and Southeast Asia among others over the past week.
Leading the shows from South Korea is season two of Squid Game, the highly-anticipated follow up to the 2021 series that remains the platform’s most popular series of...
Fresh details on more than 30 titles were revealed as part of Netflix’s ongoing showcase of what is to come in 2024, which has included upcoming slates from the US and Southeast Asia among others over the past week.
Leading the shows from South Korea is season two of Squid Game, the highly-anticipated follow up to the 2021 series that remains the platform’s most popular series of...
- 2/6/2024
- ScreenDaily
Netflix revealed its annual slate of Korean films and series on Monday, and 2024 is shaping up to be another strong year of K-content, including returns for some of the streamer’s most popular global shows.
As previously announced, there will be a second season of Netflix’s marquee international show Squid Game coming this year but no release date has been confirmed yet. There will be second seasons for reality survival series Physical 100, the fantasy series Hellbound, the reality show Zombieverse and mystery drama Gyeongseong Creature.
Among the new series, the standout is the period drama Uprising which is co-written and co-produced by famed Korean auteur Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, Decision to Leave). There is also a host of series adaptations of popular webtoons including A Killer Paradox, The 8 Show and Parasyte: The Grey.
Netflix will also debut some intriguing Korean reality shows this year, that have the potential to get people talking.
As previously announced, there will be a second season of Netflix’s marquee international show Squid Game coming this year but no release date has been confirmed yet. There will be second seasons for reality survival series Physical 100, the fantasy series Hellbound, the reality show Zombieverse and mystery drama Gyeongseong Creature.
Among the new series, the standout is the period drama Uprising which is co-written and co-produced by famed Korean auteur Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, Decision to Leave). There is also a host of series adaptations of popular webtoons including A Killer Paradox, The 8 Show and Parasyte: The Grey.
Netflix will also debut some intriguing Korean reality shows this year, that have the potential to get people talking.
- 2/6/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, the Korean occult suspense thriller The Bequeathed is sure to petrify us. Themes like murder and incest have been well explored in the series. The feud over a family plot stirs up Yoon Seo-ha’s life and digs up her dark family secrets. So the questions that The Bequeathed raises are: Will Yoon Seo-ha be able to resolve the family feud? What secrets about her own father will upturn the whole world? Will she accept Kim Young-ho as her brother? Let’s find out!
Spoilers Ahead
Episode 1
Yoon Seo-ha, a part-time lecturer, was not very content with her career and was seen working as a ghostwriter for her professor, Kim Chang-seok, helping him with his book. He was seen utilizing her for his own benefit, denying her the perks of a permanent position. She was also frustrated with her personal life after she found out that...
Spoilers Ahead
Episode 1
Yoon Seo-ha, a part-time lecturer, was not very content with her career and was seen working as a ghostwriter for her professor, Kim Chang-seok, helping him with his book. He was seen utilizing her for his own benefit, denying her the perks of a permanent position. She was also frustrated with her personal life after she found out that...
- 1/20/2024
- by Debjyoti Dey
- Film Fugitives
Picture: Hellbound season 2 is coming to Netflix in 2024
There are many K-dramas to look forward to on Netflix in 2024 and to celebrate the New Year, we’ve selected a handful of K-dramas we’re most excited to watch on Netflix this year.
2023 was a solid year for K-dramas on Netflix. We’re hoping 2024 will be an equally strong year for the streaming service, with several new and exciting movies and shows on the way. Predicting what’s going to be popular and what’s going to flop is almost an infallible task. However, we can undoubtedly showcase all of the K-dramas for which we are most excited so far.
Squid Game and All of Us Are Dead are omitted from the list below, as we’re not expecting to see them released on Netflix until sometime in 2025.
Parasyte: The Grey (Season 1) N
Episodes: 6*
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
Cast: Koo Kyo Hwan,...
There are many K-dramas to look forward to on Netflix in 2024 and to celebrate the New Year, we’ve selected a handful of K-dramas we’re most excited to watch on Netflix this year.
2023 was a solid year for K-dramas on Netflix. We’re hoping 2024 will be an equally strong year for the streaming service, with several new and exciting movies and shows on the way. Predicting what’s going to be popular and what’s going to flop is almost an infallible task. However, we can undoubtedly showcase all of the K-dramas for which we are most excited so far.
Squid Game and All of Us Are Dead are omitted from the list below, as we’re not expecting to see them released on Netflix until sometime in 2025.
Parasyte: The Grey (Season 1) N
Episodes: 6*
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
Cast: Koo Kyo Hwan,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Jacob Robinson
- Whats-on-Netflix
It’s a busy start to the New Year on Netflix with the release of part 2 of Gyeongseong Creature and two new weekly K-dramas from the South Korean network jTBC.
In case you missed them, we’ve also kept track of the latest K-drama releases in December 2023. We’re also continuing to track all the new K-dramas coming in 2024 and beyond.
N = Netflix Original
Table of Contents New Netflix Original K-Dramas on Netflix in January 2024 New Weekly K-Dramas on Netflix in January 2024 Returning Weekly K-dramas on Netflix in January 2024 New Netflix Original K-Dramas on Netflix in January 2024 Gyeongseong Creature (Part 2) N
New Episodes: 3
Genre: Action, Historical, Horror, | Runtime: 60 Minutes
Cast: Park Seo Joon, Han So Hee, Kim Su Hyun, Kim Hae Sook, Jo Han Chul
Netflix Release Date: January 4th, 2024
At the time of publishing this preview, we’d yet to see the arrival of Gyeongseong Creature; however, we’ve...
In case you missed them, we’ve also kept track of the latest K-drama releases in December 2023. We’re also continuing to track all the new K-dramas coming in 2024 and beyond.
N = Netflix Original
Table of Contents New Netflix Original K-Dramas on Netflix in January 2024 New Weekly K-Dramas on Netflix in January 2024 Returning Weekly K-dramas on Netflix in January 2024 New Netflix Original K-Dramas on Netflix in January 2024 Gyeongseong Creature (Part 2) N
New Episodes: 3
Genre: Action, Historical, Horror, | Runtime: 60 Minutes
Cast: Park Seo Joon, Han So Hee, Kim Su Hyun, Kim Hae Sook, Jo Han Chul
Netflix Release Date: January 4th, 2024
At the time of publishing this preview, we’d yet to see the arrival of Gyeongseong Creature; however, we’ve...
- 1/3/2024
- by Jacob Robinson
- Whats-on-Netflix
Picture: The Bequeathed – Netflix
The third Netflix Original from Train to Busan creator Yeon Sang-Ho, The Bequeathed, is coming to Netflix in January 2024. We’ll be keeping track of everything you need to know about the first season of The Bequeathed, including the plot, cast news, production updates, and the Netflix release date.
Editors Note: The project’s title has changed from Family Gravesite to The Bequeathed.
The Bequeathed is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original thriller series written and directed by Yeon Sang-Ho, the creator of Hellbound and the Train to Busan franchise.
When is the Netflix release date?
With the release of the official teaser trailer, it has been confirmed that The Bequeathed will be released on Netflix on January 19th, 2024.
An official poster has also been revealed.
Netflix poster for The Bequeathed
What is the plot of The Bequeathed?
The plot details for The Bequeathed are minimal,...
The third Netflix Original from Train to Busan creator Yeon Sang-Ho, The Bequeathed, is coming to Netflix in January 2024. We’ll be keeping track of everything you need to know about the first season of The Bequeathed, including the plot, cast news, production updates, and the Netflix release date.
Editors Note: The project’s title has changed from Family Gravesite to The Bequeathed.
The Bequeathed is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original thriller series written and directed by Yeon Sang-Ho, the creator of Hellbound and the Train to Busan franchise.
When is the Netflix release date?
With the release of the official teaser trailer, it has been confirmed that The Bequeathed will be released on Netflix on January 19th, 2024.
An official poster has also been revealed.
Netflix poster for The Bequeathed
What is the plot of The Bequeathed?
The plot details for The Bequeathed are minimal,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Jacob Robinson
- Whats-on-Netflix
With Netflix constantly pushing their latest originals and newly acquired blockbusters on subscribers’ feeds, it’s becoming harder and harder to go off the beaten path to find less mainstream, underrated sci-fi titles to stream. Here are a few hidden sci-fi gems to type into the search bar if you’re looking for something you aren’t likely to find on your Home Screen doom scroll.
*Editor’s Note: All movies are available in U.S. and UK unless otherwise stated.
The Block Island Sound
A mysterious threat from the ocean deep—or perhaps somewhere even more nebulous—growls ominously in the background of The Block Island Sound, a moody psychological drama whose sci-fi elements reveal themselves in morbid fashion. The family drama at the center of the story is the going concern here, but the looming external forces give the movie an interesting metaphor to pivot from. It’s...
*Editor’s Note: All movies are available in U.S. and UK unless otherwise stated.
The Block Island Sound
A mysterious threat from the ocean deep—or perhaps somewhere even more nebulous—growls ominously in the background of The Block Island Sound, a moody psychological drama whose sci-fi elements reveal themselves in morbid fashion. The family drama at the center of the story is the going concern here, but the looming external forces give the movie an interesting metaphor to pivot from. It’s...
- 7/12/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Genre filmmaker Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Crimson Peak) made headlines last week when he announced via THR that he plans to soon focus exclusively on animated films.
“Animation to me is the purest form of art, and it’s been kidnapped by a bunch of hoodlums. We have to rescue it. [And] I think that we can Trojan-horse a lot of good shit into the animation world,” del Toro candidly told the outlet. He’s not wrong; a rich world of stunning animation exists beyond films targeting young audiences. That includes horror, of course.
This week’s streaming picks highlight the storytelling that animation can achieve and the various techniques and styles employed to capture them. These five animated horror movies vary in tone and style, from stop-motion to 2D traditional and beyond, finding haunting beauty in grim realities.
Here’s where you can stream them this week.
For more Stay Home,...
“Animation to me is the purest form of art, and it’s been kidnapped by a bunch of hoodlums. We have to rescue it. [And] I think that we can Trojan-horse a lot of good shit into the animation world,” del Toro candidly told the outlet. He’s not wrong; a rich world of stunning animation exists beyond films targeting young audiences. That includes horror, of course.
This week’s streaming picks highlight the storytelling that animation can achieve and the various techniques and styles employed to capture them. These five animated horror movies vary in tone and style, from stop-motion to 2D traditional and beyond, finding haunting beauty in grim realities.
Here’s where you can stream them this week.
For more Stay Home,...
- 6/19/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Fantasia International Film Festival will be celebrating its 27th edition with a whiplashing program of screenings, workshops, and launch events running from July 20 through August 9, 2023, taking place at the Concordia Hall Cinema, with additional screens at the Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma du Musée.
The festival’s full lineup will be announced in early July. In the meantime, Fantasia is excited to reveal a selected first wave of titles and happenings.
Bright Spotlights On South Korean Cinema Illuminate Fantasia’s 27th Edition
Since the selection of Kang Je-gyu’s Gingko Bed at Fantasia’s 1998 edition, the festival has become one of the premiere destinations for South Korean cinema. Over the years, Fantasia’s audience has had the opportunity to discover several essential Korean auteurs: Bong Joon-ho (Barking Dogs Never Bite), Park Chan-wook (Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance), Kim Ji-woon (The Quiet Family), Hwang Dong-hyuk (Miss Granny), and Yeon Sang-ho (The King Of Pigs) among many others.
The festival’s full lineup will be announced in early July. In the meantime, Fantasia is excited to reveal a selected first wave of titles and happenings.
Bright Spotlights On South Korean Cinema Illuminate Fantasia’s 27th Edition
Since the selection of Kang Je-gyu’s Gingko Bed at Fantasia’s 1998 edition, the festival has become one of the premiere destinations for South Korean cinema. Over the years, Fantasia’s audience has had the opportunity to discover several essential Korean auteurs: Bong Joon-ho (Barking Dogs Never Bite), Park Chan-wook (Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance), Kim Ji-woon (The Quiet Family), Hwang Dong-hyuk (Miss Granny), and Yeon Sang-ho (The King Of Pigs) among many others.
- 5/12/2023
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
The Fantasia International Film Festival will be celebrating its 27th edition with a whiplashing program of screenings, workshops, and launch events running from July 20 through August 9, 2023, taking place at the Concordia Hall Cinema, with additional screens at the Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma du Musée.
The festival’s full lineup will be announced in early July. In the meantime, Fantasia reveals a selected first wave of titles and happenings.
Here’s the press release:
Bright Spotlights On South Korean Cinema Illuminate Fantasia’s 27th Edition
Since the selection of Kang Je-gyu’s Gingko Bed at Fantasia’s 1998 edition, the festival has become one of the premiere destinations for South Korean cinema. Over the years, Fantasia’s audience has had the opportunity to discover several essential Korean auteurs: Bong Joon-ho (Barking Dogs Never Bite), Park Chan-wook (Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance), Kim Ji-woon (The Quiet Family), Hwang Dong-hyuk (Miss Granny), and Yeon Sang-ho...
The festival’s full lineup will be announced in early July. In the meantime, Fantasia reveals a selected first wave of titles and happenings.
Here’s the press release:
Bright Spotlights On South Korean Cinema Illuminate Fantasia’s 27th Edition
Since the selection of Kang Je-gyu’s Gingko Bed at Fantasia’s 1998 edition, the festival has become one of the premiere destinations for South Korean cinema. Over the years, Fantasia’s audience has had the opportunity to discover several essential Korean auteurs: Bong Joon-ho (Barking Dogs Never Bite), Park Chan-wook (Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance), Kim Ji-woon (The Quiet Family), Hwang Dong-hyuk (Miss Granny), and Yeon Sang-ho...
- 5/11/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Take a look at "Jung_E", the new 'killer robot' science fiction feature, written and directed by Yeon Sang-ho, starring Kang Soo-yeon, Kim Hyun-joo and Ryu Kyung-soo, now streaming on Netflix:
"...a desolated Earth in the 22nd century is no longer habitable. Amid the chaos, an internal war breaks out in the shelter built for human survival. Victory – meaning the end of the war – now hinges on finding a way to clone mercenary 'Jung_E' into a scalable robot..."
"'Seohyun' (Kang Soo-yeon) is team leader of the research institute that develops brain cloning and 'AI' technologies, also responsible for Jung_E's brain clone and combat power test..."
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"...a desolated Earth in the 22nd century is no longer habitable. Amid the chaos, an internal war breaks out in the shelter built for human survival. Victory – meaning the end of the war – now hinges on finding a way to clone mercenary 'Jung_E' into a scalable robot..."
"'Seohyun' (Kang Soo-yeon) is team leader of the research institute that develops brain cloning and 'AI' technologies, also responsible for Jung_E's brain clone and combat power test..."
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- 3/26/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix’s hit supernatural thriller K-drama Hellbound was announced in September 2022 to return with a second season. Its cliffhanger ending left a lot to explore and many theories to unravel. Based on a webtoon by Yeon Sang-ho, the director has yet to reveal a new storyline. But Hellbound Season 2 has reported actor Kim Sung-cheol will replace Yoo Ah-in as the character Jin-soo due to Yoo’s recent drug scandal.
Yoo Ah-in starred as Jin-soo in ‘Hellbound’ K-drama | via Netflix ‘Hellbound’ Season 2 has dropped Yoo Ah-in as he has tested positive for multiple drugs
In February, news hit that Yoo Ah-in was under investigation for drug use. According to Soompi, Yoo was banned from leaving the country under suspicion of violating the Narcotics Control Act with propofol. The milky white substance is a sleep inducer and anesthetic prohibited in South Korea. While being tested, Yoo was also found positive for marijuana.
Yoo Ah-in starred as Jin-soo in ‘Hellbound’ K-drama | via Netflix ‘Hellbound’ Season 2 has dropped Yoo Ah-in as he has tested positive for multiple drugs
In February, news hit that Yoo Ah-in was under investigation for drug use. According to Soompi, Yoo was banned from leaving the country under suspicion of violating the Narcotics Control Act with propofol. The milky white substance is a sleep inducer and anesthetic prohibited in South Korea. While being tested, Yoo was also found positive for marijuana.
- 3/2/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Take a look at "Jung_E", the latest 'killer robot' science fiction feature, written, directed by Yeon Sang-ho, starring Kang Soo-yeon, Kim Hyun-joo and Ryu Kyung-soo, now streaming on Netflix:
"...a desolated Earth in the 22nd century is no longer habitable. Amid the chaos, an internal war breaks out in the shelter built for human survival. Victory – meaning the end of the war – now hinges on finding a way to clone mercenary 'Jung_E' into a scalable robot..."
"'Seohyun' (Kang Soo-yeon) is team leader of the research institute that develops brain cloning and 'AI' technologies, also responsible for Jung_E's brain clone and combat power test..."
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"...a desolated Earth in the 22nd century is no longer habitable. Amid the chaos, an internal war breaks out in the shelter built for human survival. Victory – meaning the end of the war – now hinges on finding a way to clone mercenary 'Jung_E' into a scalable robot..."
"'Seohyun' (Kang Soo-yeon) is team leader of the research institute that develops brain cloning and 'AI' technologies, also responsible for Jung_E's brain clone and combat power test..."
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- 2/27/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Yeon Sang-ho may have not been able to replicate the grand success of his live-action debut “Train to Busan” yet, but you have to hand it to the writer-director for never shying away from trying new challenges and newer genres. After showing much promise in his much acclaimed animated features “King of Pigs” and “The Fake”, he ventured into live-action territory with “Train to Busan”, following that up with with the superhero entry “Psychokinesis” before going back to the world of zombies with “Peninsula”, which may not have lived up to the hype of the original (or even its animated prequel “Seoul Station”), yet ended up being the highest-grossing Korean release in the pandemic inflicted 2020. Yeon would then join hands with Netflix to bring his webtoon “Hellbound” to an Ott series before re-teaming with the streaming giant for his first venture into full-blown sci-fi with “Jung_E”.
“Jung_E” is streaming on...
“Jung_E” is streaming on...
- 2/18/2023
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Stars: Kang Soo-yeon, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo, Uhm Ji-won | Written and Directed by Sang-ho Yeon
Currently streaming on Netflix, JUNG_E is the latest film from Sang-ho Yeon, the director of zombies-on-a-train nailbiter Train to Busan. Whilst this dystopian robo-thriller doesn’t quite hit the same heights, it’s still an engaging slice of sci-fi, even if it’s ultimately much less action-packed than the promotional material suggests.
JUNG_E opens with a protracted series of captions, explaining that it’s 2194 and the Earth has been largely evacuated due to pollution and climate disaster. The only problem is that the various orbiting moon stations have devolved into Civil War, leaving those still on Earth perfecting robo-weapons to help end the conflict.
One such weapon is super-soldier General Yun Jung-yi (Kim Hyun-joo), a highly skilled battle robot built from the DNA and memories of a real military hero, who fell in battle and...
Currently streaming on Netflix, JUNG_E is the latest film from Sang-ho Yeon, the director of zombies-on-a-train nailbiter Train to Busan. Whilst this dystopian robo-thriller doesn’t quite hit the same heights, it’s still an engaging slice of sci-fi, even if it’s ultimately much less action-packed than the promotional material suggests.
JUNG_E opens with a protracted series of captions, explaining that it’s 2194 and the Earth has been largely evacuated due to pollution and climate disaster. The only problem is that the various orbiting moon stations have devolved into Civil War, leaving those still on Earth perfecting robo-weapons to help end the conflict.
One such weapon is super-soldier General Yun Jung-yi (Kim Hyun-joo), a highly skilled battle robot built from the DNA and memories of a real military hero, who fell in battle and...
- 1/30/2023
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
This JUNG_E article contains spoilers.
From Yeon Sang-ho, the director of Train to Busan, JUNG_E is a sci-fi drama set in a dystopian future where the Earth has been ravaged by climate change and is no longer habitable. Humans are forced to abandon the planet for man-made shelters in space, though not every shelter is on board with their proposed leadership. What remains of humanity becomes engulfed in a civil war between the Allied Forces and the Adrian Republic.
But there’s more to JUNG_E than war games and big CG-laden battles. Deep down, Sang-ho’s newest film is about the ethics of AI bred for war and the commercialization of death. JUNG_E tells the story of Captain Yun Jung-yi, a legendary soldier whose failed final mission leads to her brain being cloned by a military AI development company, Kronoid, in an effort to design the ultimate robotic soldier in her image.
From Yeon Sang-ho, the director of Train to Busan, JUNG_E is a sci-fi drama set in a dystopian future where the Earth has been ravaged by climate change and is no longer habitable. Humans are forced to abandon the planet for man-made shelters in space, though not every shelter is on board with their proposed leadership. What remains of humanity becomes engulfed in a civil war between the Allied Forces and the Adrian Republic.
But there’s more to JUNG_E than war games and big CG-laden battles. Deep down, Sang-ho’s newest film is about the ethics of AI bred for war and the commercialization of death. JUNG_E tells the story of Captain Yun Jung-yi, a legendary soldier whose failed final mission leads to her brain being cloned by a military AI development company, Kronoid, in an effort to design the ultimate robotic soldier in her image.
- 1/23/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Jung_E is a new sci-fi movie written and directed by Yeon Sang-ho starring Kim Hyun-joo, Kang Soo-youn and Ryu Kyung-Soo. It will be available on Netflix from January 2023.
This is a movie by the new sensation in South Korean filmaking, Yeon Sang-hol, director of Train to Busan and the great Hellbound (there will be a second season of this one). This time, we head for science-fiction with a plot that is like Terminator (directly) or Ex-Machina.
The script has plots that have been more or less “borrowed” from others with the structure of an action film with very good rhythm and effects that are… contradictory. Very good some times in rhythm, sound and above all, editing but sometimes the robots (very much inspired by Terminator) seem to be lacking technology.
However, if you want a futuristic, apocalyptic action film with a good script treatment, Jung-e is a good option...
This is a movie by the new sensation in South Korean filmaking, Yeon Sang-hol, director of Train to Busan and the great Hellbound (there will be a second season of this one). This time, we head for science-fiction with a plot that is like Terminator (directly) or Ex-Machina.
The script has plots that have been more or less “borrowed” from others with the structure of an action film with very good rhythm and effects that are… contradictory. Very good some times in rhythm, sound and above all, editing but sometimes the robots (very much inspired by Terminator) seem to be lacking technology.
However, if you want a futuristic, apocalyptic action film with a good script treatment, Jung-e is a good option...
- 1/20/2023
- by Martin Cid
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Netflix’s list of films premiering on the streaming service in 2023 isn’t nearly as long as their ambitious 2022 film slate. Yet even with a slimmed-down slate, the lineup of movies arriving this year is impressive and checks off nearly every genre.
The streamer will be dipping back into familiar territory with sequels to Murder Mystery and Extraction. Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, Sam Esmail’s Leave the World Behind, and David Yates’ The Pain Hustlers will premiere this year, as will the film continuation of Luther starring Idris Elba. And two romantic comedies with big-name casts made their way into the lineup: Your Place or Mine (Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon) and A Family Affair.
Netflix’s announcement of their 2023 film slate was accompanied by a trailer showcasing 16 titles including You People, The Mother, Heart of Stone, The Killer, and Leo.
The following list, courtesy of Netflix, includes basic plot details,...
The streamer will be dipping back into familiar territory with sequels to Murder Mystery and Extraction. Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, Sam Esmail’s Leave the World Behind, and David Yates’ The Pain Hustlers will premiere this year, as will the film continuation of Luther starring Idris Elba. And two romantic comedies with big-name casts made their way into the lineup: Your Place or Mine (Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon) and A Family Affair.
Netflix’s announcement of their 2023 film slate was accompanied by a trailer showcasing 16 titles including You People, The Mother, Heart of Stone, The Killer, and Leo.
The following list, courtesy of Netflix, includes basic plot details,...
- 1/18/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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