Creepy K-dramas to keep you up all night this Halloween

Just because it’s already the start of the long Christmas season in the Philippines doesn’t mean we should overlook Halloween. 

Now is the perfect time to keep the spooky vibes going, especially as the nights grow longer and colder. It’s the season for eerie ambiance, and there’s no better way to embrace it than with a lineup of spine-chilling K-dramas that promise to leave a lingering chill. 

From haunted house horrors to psychological thrillers, here are some of the K-dramas that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat.

‘Save Me’

What’s scarier than a religious cult? Starring Seo Yea-ji, “Save Me” tells the story of a young girl who moves to a small town with her family, only to become entangled in the dark world of a religious cult.

As tragedy strikes, she finds herself pulled deeper into its terrifying clutches, where manipulation and psychological terror blur the line between faith and fanaticism.

‘Strangers From Hell’

In this psychological thriller drama, Im Siwan steps into a different role. The story follows a young man who moves into a disturbingly creepy apartment complex, where strange neighbors and unsettling noises are only the beginning.

As he tries to adapt, he realizes that sinister secrets lurk behind every door, pulling him deeper into a web of paranoia and fear. The atmosphere builds to a breaking point, leading to a jaw-dropping plot twist that will leave you speechless and questioning whom to trust.

‘Sweet Home’

Featuring an ensemble cast of some of the hottest, award-winning K-drama actors, “Sweet Home” is a gripping apocalyptic horror that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

If you’re in the mood for a touch of thriller, magic and romance, “Hotel Del Luna” is the perfect pick. Starring IU as the enigmatic Jang Man-wol, this K-drama follows the story of a mystical hotel that caters exclusively to ghosts, where the staff helps spirits resolve unfinished business before moving on.

Led by Song Kang, the story unfolds within an apartment complex where residents suddenly find themselves trapped, facing their worst fears manifesting as terrifying monsters. As survival becomes their only focus, each character’s personal nightmares are brought to life in monstrous forms, blending high-stakes action with psychological depth in three seasons. 

‘Train to Busan,’ ‘Happiness,’ ‘All of Us are Dead’

For an action-packed November that the whole family can enjoy, zombie K-dramas are the perfect choice! 

The classic “Train to Busan” redefined the genre with its gripping tale of passengers trapped on a train during a sudden outbreak. “All of Us Are Dead” escalates the tension in a high school setting where students must fight for survival against a relentless undead horde. 

Meanwhile, Park Hyung-sik and Han Hyo-joo’s “Happiness” offers a unique twist, exploring the social dynamics within an apartment complex quarantined due to a mysterious infection, revealing both external threats and the darker sides of human nature.

Dim the lights, and let the Halloween chills take over.