8 Asian Horror Movies That Will Haunt You This Halloween

IMDb: 7.2

Rotten Tomatoes: 98%

Where to Watch: AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Shudder, Screambox, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video

First, we have the classic one, Ringu. This Japanese film tells the story of a cursed videotape. Anyone who watches it receives a phone call and dies seven days later. A journalist tries to uncover the truth before her time runs out. The film’s slow tension, dark visuals, and ghostly presence of Sadako made it a legendary horror movie that influenced countless remakes and adaptations around the world.

IMDb: 6.7

Rotten Tomatoes: 80%

Where to Watch: Fandango At Home

Another classic choice is Ju-On: The Grudge. This Japanese horror film focuses on a house cursed by violent deaths. Anyone who enters becomes haunted by terrifying spirits, especially the ghost of a woman and her child. The film’s structure tells multiple stories connected by the curse, making it unpredictable and deeply unsettling. Its eerie atmosphere and shocking scares helped establish it as one of Japan’s most famous horror movies.

IMDb: 7.4

Rotten Tomatoes: 99%

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Rakuten Viki, Hi-YAH

The Wailing is a South Korean horror film that combines mystery, folklore, and supernatural terror. The story follows a small village where a series of violent murders and strange illnesses occur after a mysterious stranger arrives. A police officer investigates, but the deeper he goes, the more he faces horrifying supernatural events. With its long runtime and slow build-up, the movie creates a terrifying world filled with suspicion, possession, and despair.

IMDb: 7.1

Rotten Tomatoes: 86%

Where to Watch: AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+

Tale of Two Sisters is a psychological Korean horror film based on an old folktale. It tells the story of two sisters returning home after a stay in a mental hospital. They face their cruel stepmother and experience disturbing visions in their house. The film mixes ghostly hauntings with family trauma, leading to shocking twists. Its storytelling, dark atmosphere, and emotional depth make it one of Korea’s most haunting and beautiful horror films.

IMDb: 7.0

Rotten Tomatoes: 61%

Where to Watch: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango At Home

Shutter, from Thailand, tells the story of a photographer and his girlfriend who begin seeing strange images in their photos after a tragic accident. They soon realize that a ghost is following them and uncover a terrifying truth. The film is filled with suspense, jump scares, and eerie supernatural moments. Shutter became one of Thailand’s most popular horror films and has been remade in other countries due to its chilling storyline.

IMDb: 6.7

Rotten Tomatoes: 84%

Where to Watch: Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Apple TV

Dark Water is a Japanese horror movie that tells the story of a divorced mother and her daughter moving into a run-down apartment. They begin to notice mysterious water leaks and a haunting presence connected to a missing girl. The film combines supernatural terror with themes of motherhood and loss, creating both fear and sadness. Its slow, unsettling tension and emotional story make it a unique and haunting horror film.

IMDb: 6.5

Rotten Tomatoes: 76%

Where to Watch: Hoopla, Plex Player, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Apple TV

Pulse, also known as Kairo, is a Japanese horror movie that explores technology and isolation. The story follows people who encounter ghosts through the internet, leading to widespread fear and despair. The film creates a bleak and chilling atmosphere, showing how loneliness and death spread like a virus. Its haunting visuals and disturbing tone make it one of the most memorable Japanese horror films of its time.

IMDb: 6.8

Rotten Tomatoes: 74%

Where to Watch: Fandango At Home, Apple TV, Amazon Video

Noroi: The Curse is a Japanese found-footage horror movie. It follows a documentary filmmaker investigating strange paranormal events. His search leads him into a terrifying web of curses, demons, and rituals. The film is presented as a collection of tapes and recordings, which makes it feel realistic and unsettling. Its slow pace builds dread until the shocking ending, making it one of the scariest found-footage horrors from Asia.