School

A transfer student at a remote boarding school quickly discovers that the institution is haunted by the vengeful spirit of a former student. As mysterious deaths begin to occur, she must unravel the tragic past of the school and confront the malevolent entity before she becomes the next victim. The atmosphere grows increasingly tense as the students and teachers grapple with the supernatural presence and their own buried secrets. The investigation leads to a disturbing revelation about the school's history and the true nature of the haunting.

School (1999) garnered moderate attention as an early example of Korean horror, appreciated for its atmospheric tension and unsettling premise. While some critics lauded its effective scares and psychological depth, others found the pacing uneven and the plot somewhat convoluted. It is generally considered a solid, if not groundbreaking, entry in the genre during its release.

• Praised for its creepy atmosphere and effective jump scares.
• Criticized by some for a complex and occasionally confusing narrative.
• Seen as a decent, early Korean horror film with a strong sense of dread.

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The film was one of the earlier Korean horror films to explore the trope of a vengeful female spirit in an educational setting, a theme that would become more prevalent in later Korean horror cinema.