Seoul Station
Seoul Station

Movie spotlight

Seoul Station

2016
Movie
92 min
Korean

In this animated prequel to "Train to Busan," a group of survivors deals with a zombie pandemic that unleashes itself in downtown Seoul.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users71%
Director: Sang-ho YeonGenres: Animation, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A mysterious virus begins to spread through Seoul, turning people into flesh-eating zombies. The film follows a group of survivors, including a runaway daughter and her concerned father, as they desperately try to escape the infected city and find safety. Amidst the chaos and escalating zombie attacks, the survivors must confront not only the undead but also the darker aspects of human nature.

Critical Reception

Seoul Station received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its animation style and its social commentary, while some found the plot and character development lacking. It was noted for its grittier and more adult-oriented take on the zombie genre compared to other contemporary films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective zombie scares and bleak atmosphere.

  • Appreciated for its mature themes and social undertones.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the animation and the intense zombie action to be highlights, though some expressed disappointment with the story's predictability and lack of emotional depth.

Fun Fact

Seoul Station is a prequel to the live-action film Train to Busan, also directed by Yeon Sang-ho, exploring the origins of the zombie outbreak that plagues South Korea.

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Reno

Reno

**Not your ordinary night adventure in Seoul.** I have mentioned in my review for 'Train to Busan' that it has a prequel, but an anime. This is it, this is the one from the same director. Releasing them in a short time apart has advantag...