Netflix Unleashes Zombie Greatness

Now streaming on a popular platform is an exceptional pairing for fans of the undead, offering both one of the top modern horror movies and its more debated, action-focused sequel. Originally released in 2016, the South Korean zombie thriller titled “” follows a man and his estranged daughter as they navigate a train amidst the onset of a zombie pandemic.

As a fervent admirer, let me express my appreciation for the masterful creation that is “Train to Busan,” skillfully directed by Yeon Sang-ho from a script penned by Park Joo-suk. The stellar cast includes Gong Yoo, renowned for his role in “Squid Game,” Jung Yu-mi known for “Love Your Enemy,” Ma Dong-seok recognized for “Eternals” and “The Roundup,” Kim Su-an from “The Battleship Island,” and Choi Woo-shik famous for “Parasite.” This film, now hailed as a timeless zombie movie classic, garnered an impressive 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. At its release, it was lauded for its relatable, well-developed characters, incisive social commentary, and, needless to say, its gripping and gory zombie sequences. For a deeper understanding of the plot, I encourage you to read the official synopsis of “Train to Busan” provided below.

In the blockbuster movie “TRAIN TO BUSAN” (2016), set in South Korea, a virus outbreak turns ordinary people into ruthless undead. This film, critically acclaimed by The New York Times and Slant Magazine, boasts some of the most unique scare tactics in the zombie genre. As terrified passengers aboard a speeding train battle for survival, they’re caught up in a brutal clash between the rich and poor, the living and the undead, and the extremes of human nature. But when some passengers are willing to compromise their morals for survival, even wealth might not be enough to guarantee trust.

Unlike Its Predecessor, ‘Peninsula’ Has Largely Been Forgotten

After the success of “Train to Busan” in 2016, its sequel “Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula,” released in 2020, failed to match the greatness of its predecessor. Set four years after the initial zombie outbreak, “Peninsula” depicts a devastated South Korea and follows a soldier (Gang Dong-won) and his team as they confront swarms of zombies in this harrowing post-apocalyptic world. Despite receiving a more divided reaction, with a 55% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 76% from audiences on the Popcornmeter, there’s still lots for fans to appreciate as they reboard for another ride into the zombie-ridden future that began with “Train to Busan.” For more details about “Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula,” you can read its official synopsis below.

Four years following the devastating zombie outbreak portrayed in “TRAIN TO BUSAN,” renowned director Yeon Sang-ho delivers PENINSULA, the pulse-pounding sequel set within his post-apocalyptic universe. Former survivor Jung-seok is once again thrust into the nightmare when tasked with a secret mission, featuring two straightforward objectives: retrieve valuable items and stay alive. However, their fate changes when they encounter other survivors, forcing them to confront whether humanity’s best or worst traits will emerge in these life-or-death situations.

As we eagerly anticipate news about a possible third film in the series, development for an American version of “Train to Busan” called “The Last Train to New York” is underway. The director behind movies like “The Night Comes for Us”, “V/H/S/2”, “The Shadow Strays”, and “The Beekeeper 2”, Timo Tjahjanto, has been signed on to lead the project, which will be produced by James Wan.

2025-05-04 16:02

Unlike Its Predecessor, ‘Peninsula’ Has Largely Been Forgotten

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